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News

A losing bet, a winning hand: The life, death and afterlife of the Coney Island casino

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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News

Brooklyn nursing home cited repeatedly before fatal attack on 89-year-old resident

By Olivia Seaman

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Driver who hit three pedestrians in Coney Island, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Driver backs onto Coney Island sidewalk, killing one woman and injuring two others

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Dean Moses

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News

Waves of progress: Research buoy marks step toward long-awaited Coney Island ferry service

By Olivia Seaman

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News

Committee officially rejects proposed Coney Island casino

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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News

Coney Islanders claim casino developers bribed speakers at public hearings, demand investigation

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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News

Coney Island casino bid appears poised to fail as CAC members announce ‘no’ votes

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Brooklyn, NY : Brooklyn FC to play at Maimonides Park in historic Coney Island. Taken on March 10, 2024 in Brooklyn, NY. Photo by Erica Price

Opinion

Op-ed | Coney Island is not for sale

By Justin Brannan

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News

After contentious rezoning, Continuum sells Spice Factory Site amid uncertainty for Garden deal

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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95-year-old woman charged for alleged murder of fellow patient at Coney Island nursing home

By Dean Moses

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Coney Island nursing home patient allegedly beaten to death by fellow resident

By Dean Moses

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News

Locals largely condemn proposed Coney Island casino at final public hearing

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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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

Music

Freestyle fans celebrate 40 years at Coney Island Labor Day concert

By Robert Pearl

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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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