Coney Island News • Brooklyn Paper

ShortyHandStand

Arts & Entertainment

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

By Olivia Seaman

coney island

Development

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

By Ajani Stella

parkview diner sign

Food & Drink

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

By Olivia Seaman

coney island mermaid parade

Arts & Entertainment

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

joey chestnut at nathan's hot dog eating contest

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

coney island beach

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

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

beach grass planting on coney island

Environment

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

By Adam Daly

deno's wonder wheel

Arts & Entertainment

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

brooklyn cyclones fans

Sports

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

By Miles Bolton

unnamed

News

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

By Miriam Norwitz

luna park opening cyclone ride

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

dragrace-coney

Weird Art

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

By Lauren Rapp

luna park cyclone

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

By Adam Daly

anora actress and director during oscars win

Arts & Entertainment

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

IMG_8103-copy-scaled

Politics

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

By Adam Daly

More from Around New York

The Food and Drug Administration approved another injectable form of PrEP on June 18.

FDA approves twice-yearly injectable PrEP

Cuban medics arrive in Jamaica to help the country in its fight against coronavirus.

Bahamas drops Cuban Medical Program, moves to direct hiring

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island

New York Family

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island

Alleged Brooklyn arson suspect

Police say alleged arsonist who torched 11 NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn is pro-Palestine protester