During World War II, women who worked at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn fulfilled vital duties at one of the country’s busiest naval air stations, embodying the spirit of Rosie the Riveter, the iconic symbol of American patriotism and empowerment.
This month, the New York Riveters, one of four teams competing in the first season of the National Women’s Hockey League, begin play at Aviator Sports and Events Center at Floyd Bennett Field, aiming to build a similar legacy of inclusion and equality, while spreading hockey’s roots across the borough.
The parallel is not lost on N.