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Coney Island

December, 2011

Revenge of the freaks! Mermaid Parade organizers expand their carny empire

By Daniel Bush
Coney Island: Coney Island USA purchased Denny’s Ice Cream on Surf Avenue — and plans to turn the space into an arts center. Comments (8).

Brooklyn reborn! Borough businesses back on Boardwalk!

By Daniel Bush
Coney Island: The Italian landlord of Coney Island’s Boardwalk has seen the light, and will let Brooklyn-born businesses like Ruby’s, Paul’s Daughter, and Tom’s Diner take part in the re-birth of the People’s Playground. Comments (3).

November, 2011

City sends Coney carnies to the boneyard

By Daniel Bush
Photo by Matthew Nedbalsky
Coney Island: The city has given pink slips to the operators of nearly a dozen old-school carny game boothes in the heart of Coney Island’s amusement district Comments (7).

August, 2011

Freak out! Coney job growth is strong — but not for carnies

By Aaron Short
Coney Island: A new state report shows that Coney Island and Brighton Beach added more private sector jobs last year than any neighborhood in Brooklyn — but most of the jobs were not in the amusement area. Comments (7).

July, 2011

Oh what a gripe! Marty’s new concert home a concrete jungle

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: Many who attended opening night of Borough President Markowitz Summer Seaside Concert Series in Coney Island say Asser Levy Park is a better place to enjoy the show. Comments (14).

June, 2011

Coney’s illegal furniture stores are packing up

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: Four longtime Coney Island furniture stores that are loathed by People’s Playground enthusiasts for taking up prime amusement district real estate are finally packing it in. Comments (5).

After Ringling snub, Coney gets another circus operator

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: Say hello to the Vidbel Circus! Comments (4).

May, 2011

Fascinating — Demolished Coney arcade to rise again

By Alex Rush
Photo by Arthur De Gaeta
Coney Island: The legendary Faber’s Fascination arcade will reopen in a Surf Avenue building owned by the same “developer” who tore down its original Coney Island home. Comments (8).

Marty eyeing Ringling site for Coney concert series

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: The new greatest show on Earth may be Borough President Markowitz’s Coney Island summer music series. Comments (8).

Coney Island is a ‘Scream’ — but is that the rides or the prices?

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: Coney Island’s new amusement park lives up to its name for two reasons: its thrill rides and its prices. Comments (10).

How loud will you yell at the Scream Zone?

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: Our reporter braves the rides — and the fees — at Coney Island’s newest amusement park. Comment.

April, 2011

City will move Marty’s concerts from Asser Levy Park

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: The shows will go on — but not in Asser Levy Park. Comments (19).

March, 2011

No bull! Coney’s beer spewing cow is for sale!

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: But the asking price may be too high to get this bovine curiosity back to its home. Comments (1).

Another summer for Coney Boardwalk carnies

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: Old-school Coney Island will live on for one more season! Comments (8).

Ringling Bros. folds up its tent at Coney Island

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: Coney Island won’t be “the greatest show on Earth” this summer. Comments (7).

February, 2011

Report: Boardwalk businesses saved!

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: Seven of the eight evicted Coney Island businesses may return to the Boardwalk for one more summer — but Shoot the Freak could be shut out of the deal. Comments (4).

January, 2011

New Cyclone operator pledges major rehab

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: The company charged with recreating Coney Island has just been named to operate one of the oldest attractions left: the Cyclone. Comments (7).

‘Childs’ play! City designates Coney restaurant as landmark

By Alex Rush
Photo by Christopher D. Brazee
Coney Island: An iconic former Coney Island restaurant that’s now home to the freaks of the Coney Island Sideshow was designated a city landmark on Tuesday, a move to save a key site from ongoing redevelopment that is paving over the area’s glory days. Comments (2).

City: ‘Freak’ demolition was premature

By Alex Rush
Coney Island: Coney Island’s amusement operators improperly demolished the “Shoot the Freak” booth on the Boardwalk late last year, the city said. Comments (9).
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