The article reflects on the evolving identity of New York City, characterized as an organism that comes alive during disasters. The author recalls pivotal events like the 1977 blackout, 9/11, and Hurricane Sandy, highlighting the city's community spirit in these times. During the pandemic, New York underwent another transformation, as many inhabitants left, allowing the city to revert to its roots of eccentricity and chaos. Jeremiah Moss's book 'Feral City' captures this unique experience of liberation and disconnection, illustrating how the pandemic reshaped urban life, revealing both the strength and fragility of the city's social fabric.
The pandemic transformed New York into a refuge for a scrappier, more eccentric community, as those who fled allowed the city to reclaim its chaotic essence.
Jeremiah Moss's 'Feral City' reveals how New Yorkers experienced freedom during lockdown, reestablishing their connections with the vibrant, often chaotic, spirit of the city.
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