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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

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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

brooklyn cyclones

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

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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

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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

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

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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

coney island community health clinic ribbon cutting

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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