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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

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

Seinfeld night, 2024 Mets memories highlight Brooklyn Cyclones’ summer promotional schedule

By Miles Bolton

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Arts & Entertainment

Spectacular Coney Island: A celebration of Brooklyn’s seaside soul

By Brooklyn Paper

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Arts & Entertainment

Step right up: “Natural Born!” book brings Coney Island sideshow to life

By Olivia Seaman

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Development

Adams announces plan to build 700 affordable homes in Coney Island as part of larger ‘revitalization’

By Ajani Stella

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Food & Drink

For some, the Parkview Diner is Coney Island’s ‘home away from home’

By Olivia Seaman

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Arts & Entertainment

Mermaids and glitter abound as the Coney Island Mermaid Parade returns on June 21

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Food & Drink

Frankly unbeatable: Joey Chestnut to return to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

By Olivia Seaman

Comptroller candidate Justin Brannan in TV ad

AMNY

Ad war in NYC comptroller’s race heats up as Brannan hits the airwaves with first TV spots

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News

Sun and surf return as Brooklyn’s beaches open for swimming on May 24

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Coney Island History Project

Arts & Entertainment

Coney Island History Project kicks off summer season with two new exhibits exploring urban change and streetscapes

By Gabriele Holtermann

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

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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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