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Arts & Entertainment

Coney Island native and E! News founder Larry Namer lays out his life in new book ‘Off Script’

By Eric J. Greenberg

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Food & Drink

Wonder brings star-powered dining hall to Coney Island boardwalk

By Olivia Seaman

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News

Coney Islanders clash over proposed casino at first Community Advisory Committee hearing

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Arts & Entertainment

‘I know you are, but what am I?’: Coney Island USA to hold Pee-wee Herman look-alike contest this weekend

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Arts & Entertainment

The dunes are alive at the 33rd annual Coney Island Sand Sculpting competition

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Erica Price

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News

Woman drowns at Manhattan Beach days after teen’s death in Coney Island

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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News

Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Sports

Dolores Catania leads Bravolebrities in ‘Battle 4 Brooklyn’ charity softball game at Maimonides Park

By Olivia Seaman

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Environment

Rescued Kemp’s ridley sea turtle Elton makes splashy return to ocean off Coney Island

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Sports

‘A Festivus for the rest of us:’ Cyclones’ Seinfeld Night hits 10-year mark

By Ryan Nieskens

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Cat lovers crowd the stands for Cyclones’ first ‘Purrrrfect Game’

By Kacie Moschella

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News

Down for the (re)count: District 47 Republican Primary certified amid voter fraud allegations

By Kirstyn Brendlen

a fire artist at Cherry Hellodies (left) and the poster for this year's Cherry Hellodies (right)

AMNY

Sideshow meets rock and burlesque for Cherry Hellodies 666 at Coney Island

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News

Third tower breaks ground in Coney Island’s affordable housing boom

By Claude Solnik

An officer in the Quality of Life division patrols Coney Island.

AMNY

Teenage Brooklyn brawlers busted for attacking cops near the Coney Island boardwalk

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Brooklyn Cyclones to host ‘Purrrfect game’ where fans can bring their cats to Maimonides Park

By Miles Bolton

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News

Nathan’s Famous invites NYC to ‘Follow the Frank Line’ straight to Coney Island

By Olivia Seaman

A homeless man was charged Monday evening in the attempted kidnapping of a six-year-old boy in Coney Island.

AMNY

Man charged in Coney Island attempted kidnapping of 6-year-old boy

A view of Stillwell and Surf avenues in Brooklyn’s Coney Island. Police are investigating an alleged attempted abduction of a 6-year-old boy at the intersection on July 6

AMNY

Man accused of trying to snatch 6-year-old from Brooklyn street: NYPD

Sports

Top dog: Joey Chestnut returns, wins 17th title at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

By Olivia Seaman

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