Coney Island sizzles in 65-degree winter heatwave

For invigorated pedestrians, a walk on the Riegelmann Boardwalk was a step away from spring. Many welcomed the opportunity to take in a leisurely stroll, fly a kite or just relax on a bench along the world-famous footpath, which was masked by snow days earlier.

Queens beau Jermaine Vidal and his gal Shqipe Canka, who hails from Staten Island, defrosted themselves the old-fashioned way — by enjoying a sizzling smooch by the seashore.

— Shavana Abruzzo