The Bard of Bushwick, Frank Hoier, has been so inspired by our Coney Island coverage that he wrote a ballad to the so-called “People’s Playground” — and sang it as part of his bi-weekly “Rhythm and News” segment. Take it away, Frank.
The Ballad of Coney Island
What to do with Coney Island?
Redevelop or leave it there?
Have you been to Coney Island?
Shot the freak, and had a beer?
Rode the cyclone, had a hot dog
Seen the mermaid parade?
What to do with Coney Island
My friend I cannot really say
What to do with Coney Island?
Build new apartments and new stores?
Do you still go to Coney Island?
Those summer nights down by the shore
Will it still be Coney Island
If the mayor has his way?
What do do with Coney Island
My friend maybe you can say
What to do with Coney Island?
The “People’s Playground” by the sea
Have you been to Coney Island?
Russian food at Brighton Beach
Take a stroll across the Boardwalk
Have some ice cream along the way
What to do with Coney Island?
Everything one day does change
