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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.
Phillips Cafe, known for its "Coney Island" hot dogs, operated in Fond du Lac from 1946 until 1982. Owners Steve and Virginia Phillips retired in 1982, closing the cafe after 37 years.
Preparation Step 1 Heat 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Add 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, and ½ ...
Basalyga embarked on his plans for a Coney Island Lunch reboot of the restaurant, with apartments above and an exterior overhaul, and with a one-story ice cream stand next to the Texas wiener shop.
The Coney Island History Project is ringing in the summer season with two new art exhibits opening May 24, Memorial Day weekend. The project combines street photography, cyanotypes, native plants and ...
These are the experiences that define Coney Island—loud, local, and 100% real Brooklyn. Ride the Cyclone Credit: flickr It’s wood, it’s rickety, and it’ll shake the fillings out of your teeth.
New Yorkers turned out in force for Saturday’s reopening of Coney Island’s Luna Park, with some arriving long before any of the amusement park’s workers. Bensonhurst’s David Zubin, 34 ...
Coney Island casino proposal raises concerns for amusement park owners As Coney Island amusement parks prepare to open for the season, park owners are worried about the controversial casino ...
Inside a Coney Island theater devoted to circus sideshows, a crowd watched as longtime sword swallower and strongman Adam Rinn presided over a mock funeral, complete with weeping mourners and an ...
Brooklyn community leaders and elected officials say a signed 2014 agreement prohibits New York’s Empire State Development from waiving the fines without their input.
Coney Island and Sunlite Pool are irreplaceable parts of our city's history. Sunlite Pool is the only one of its kind in the world and served as an inspiration to Walt Disney.