Coney Island Hoping for Comeback in 2021
Business owners, local residents and roller coaster aficionados say they are hoping that Coney Island, one of New York’s iconic
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Brooklyn Tidbits from Around Town
Neighbors Raise Money to Treat Wounded DogOn March 5 Frank Decolvenaere was killed in a crash, and his dog, Stormy,
Read moreConey Island Ups Its Rep as a Destination with Kitchen 21
Now there is yet another reason to head down south to Coney Island. Within the historic walls of a sprawling
Read moreDeno’s Wonder Wheel Celebrates 95 Years of Continuous Use
The Wonder Wheel is truly a wonder. It is in the heart of the world famous Coney Island Amusement Park,
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Major Upset in Nathan’s Dog Eating Contest
After eight years of bringing home the championship, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut had to concede this year’s first place title to
Read moreTrio of Vandals Hit Brooklyn Cyclones’ Stadium
The bad weather of Winter Storm Juno, locked gates, nor surveillance cameras were enough incentive to three determined vandals on
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Two Years Later Hurricane Sandy Victim Moves Back Home
With the help of volunteers from the Habitat for Humanity non-profit organization, Mildred Davis has finally been able to move
Read moreNine Months After Sandy Food Pantry Still Serving Coney Island
Ever since Hurricane Sandy wreaked her havoc on the residents of Coney Island, the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger has been
Read moreAstroland Tower Dismantled on Coney Island’s Busiest Day
Expectations for a great business day in the renewed Coney Island Amusement Park were seriously dashed as workers dismantled a
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Brooklyn Half Marathon Attracts Record Numbers
The 33rd annual Brooklyn Half Marathon had a record number of participants this past Saturday. Beginning at the Brooklyn Museum
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