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Cop ropes off scene of deadly Brooklyn shooting in front of apartment building.

AMNY

Brooklyn shooting suspect still at large for slaying 18-year-old man on street in broad daylight

Brooklyn, NY : 2025 season opener for the Brooklyn Cyclones at Maimonides Park by Coney Island. Photo taken on April 4, 2025. Photo by Erica Price

Sports

Cyclones embrace challenges of hitting at Maimonides Park, look forward to Coney Island summer

By Miles Bolton

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Environment

Over 400 students plant beach grass to fortify Coney Island Creek shoreline from flooding

By Adam Daly

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Arts & Entertainment

Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park opens April 13 with traditional ‘Blessing of the Rides’

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Sports

‘Just feels like home’: What the Brooklyn Cyclones mean to their fans

By Miles Bolton

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News

Making waves: Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge raises $60,000 for local nonprofits

By Miriam Norwitz

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Arts & Entertainment

Luna Park opens for 2025 season with iconic Cyclone christening, free treats, and more

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Rev, Kevin McCall (left) stands with Monique Whyte whose son was assaulted at Stillwell Ave train station on Wednesday morning.

AMNY

Coney Island mother, clergy demand arrests after teen’s gang assault at subway station

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Weird Art

Coney Island drag show, ‘RuPaul’ watch party, brings queer community together

By Lauren Rapp

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Coney Island’s Luna Park to offer free rides, egg creams to celebrate summer season opening on March 29

By Adam Daly

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Arts & Entertainment

Brooklyn takes the spotlight as Brighton Beach-based film ‘Anora’ sweeps the Academy Awards

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Politics

Brooklyn GOP seat swaps could pave way for Ari Kagan’s return to city council

By Adam Daly

Rendering of the Abe Stark Sport Center following its $40 million renovation

Development

City’s ‘bold new vision’ for Coney Island includes 1,500 new homes, renovations for boardwalk and sports center

By Adam Daly

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AMNY

A ‘bold new vision for Coney Island’: City unveils plans for 1,500 new homes, renovated sports center, and boardwalk upgrades

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Health

Coney Island community health clinic destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to re-open in new, permanent location

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Erica Price

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Health

First six Brooklyn organizations chosen for BP Reynoso’s Community Baby Shower Fund

By Lauren Rapp

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News

Coney Island graduate among victims killed in D.C. midair collision

By Adam Daly

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Opinion

Op-ed | Why Coney Island should embrace The Coney

By Joseph Packer

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News

Coney Island community board votes against land use change for proposed casino

By Kirstyn Brendlen

(L) Oscar nominee Mikey Madison pictured with Peter Agrapides on a recent visit to the store. (R) Madison's co-star and Coney Island legend Billy O'Brien

Film

Coney Island’s Williams Candy celebrates its role in Oscar-nominated ‘Anora’

By Adam Daly

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