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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)

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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.

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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

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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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Politics

With all votes counted, George Sarantopoulos wins narrow victory in Council District 47 Republican primary

By Kirstyn Brendlen

06-22-19 – Coney Island Mermaid Parade – Photo By Erica Price

Things to Do

A day at the beach: Coney Island’s summer magic draws visitors near and far

By Sofie Kato

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Development

Rolling the dice: City Council approves Coney Island casino rezoning as state begins to consider gaming licenses

By Kirstyn Brendlen

NY: NYC Comptroller Candidate Justin Brannan Watch Party

Politics

Santosuosso cruises to victory in South Brooklyn primary, GOP battle ‘neck-and-neck’

By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil, Gabriele Holtermann & Robert Pearl

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News

Families flock to Coney Island for cleanup outside aquarium for World Ocean Day

By Kacie Moschella

NY: Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2025

Arts & Entertainment

PHOTOS | Coney Island makes a splash at 43rd annual Mermaid Parade

By Gabriele Holtermann

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