Since the 1930s, throngs of tourists have gathered at Coney Island to lie on its beach and soak up the summer weather. Today, people still walk along the boardwalk, enjoy some rides, and eat a hot ...

by Gabriele Holtermann, Brooklyn Paper Fantastical sea creatures, mystical merfolk, antic cars, marching bands, and dance troupes took over Coney Island on Saturday, June 21, showcasing their splashy ...

Coney Island’s “last traditional carousel” from the early 20th century has more than 50 hand-carved wooden horses and two chariots. It also was spruced up as part of the restoration project.

For Gaffney, working at Paul’s Daughter is a way to help preserve the spirit of Coney Island. He points to the long-time workers at other businesses along the boardwalk as the reason he keeps coming ...

Bedlam broke out on Coney Island Beach Monday as at least 16 teens were arrested following a melee at the crowded shore, according to video and law enforcement sources.

Reigning Coney Island hot dog champ wants Joey Chestnut back, even if it means losing title: ‘Didn’t feel right without him there’ By Katherine Donlevy Published June 11, 2025, 4:55 p.m. ET ...

On a hot, sunny afternoon, Coney Island is packed with strollers, couples in locked hands, and generations of families. But above the crash of waves and the roar of the Cyclone, a quieter story ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Each year, thousands of New York City residents flock to the streets of Coney Island, Brooklyn, in an effort to catch a glimpse of the glamorous Mermaid Parade. This ...

Luna Park at Coney Island officially opened for the season Saturday. The amusement park’s reopening coincided with unseasonably warm weather, with sunny skies and highs near 80.

The summer solstice was on Friday evening, but the unofficial start of summer in NYC happened on Saturday (6/21), when the Coney Island Mermaid Parade took over Surf Ave and the boardwalk for its ...

Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute By Susan Haigh, Associated Press | Posted - June 16, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

Father's Day in Fond du Lac brings Coney Island hot dogs and Car & Truck Show Holy Trinity's Coney Island Day is noon-1:30 p.m. June 15 at the church, 198 N. Macy St.