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Summer 2020 – Coney Island Boardwalk. Photo by Erica Price

News

Coney Island boardwalk to undergo full rebuild after city secures $1B

By Olivia Seaman

Brooklyn, NY. Polar Bear Plunge on Jan 1st 2025. Photo by Erica Price

Things to Do

Sign-ups open to dive into 2026 at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge

By Kirstyn Brendlen

NY: Tredway-City Harvest Turkey Distribution

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NY Giants’ Ezeudu helps Tredway, City Harvest distribute turkeys in Coney Island

By Gabriele Holtermann

NY: 2025 Mayoral Election

News

Kayla Santosuosso declares victory in tight southern Brooklyn District 47 Council race

By Kirstyn Brendlen, Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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News

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Seagate Nursing Home, Nina Kravtsov

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

By Olivia Seaman

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Committee officially rejects proposed Coney Island casino

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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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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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

Wonder Coney Island Storefront

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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Rev. Jacqueline J. Lewis, Matthew Marrero, and Rev. Amanda Ashcraft sing a hymn together at a press conference on Dec. 9.

Gay man detained by ICE, prompting husband and advocates to speak out

A drone view shows fishers in a boat in Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago, November 17, 2025.

Trinidad and Tobago passes Florida-style ‘stand your ground’ law

Holiday Market at Industry City

New York Family

NYC Holiday Markets 2025: Shop Local Artisans and Unique Gifts

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