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The Coney Island History Project is ringing in the summer season with two new art exhibits opening May 24, Memorial Day ...
The explorer Henry Hudson, commanding the "Half-Moon," puts in at Coney Island before continuing into what is now called New York Harbor. According to tradition, his right-hand man, John Coleman ...
If you thought Coney Island is some frozen-in-time relic, think again. It’s loud, brash, proudly weird, and full of life.
The father of a teenager whom police said was shot and killed on a Coney Island street corner Sunday afternoon said he believed his son was set up by someone who had called him on the phone and ...
While some on Saturday were on Coney Island for the Cyclone and Nathan’s, others took advantage of the mild weather to catch some rays. The strong winds did little to keep sun worshippers from ...
CONEY ISLAND — Coney Island is home to a plethora of quirky events, but the highlight of March was its eighth annual Ritual Cabaret, hosted by Coney Island USA and International Culture Lab (ICL).
In the early 1900s, Coney Island enticed New Yorkers to visit with its bathing pavilions, seaside resorts and amusement park. The Great Depression took its toll on the fun-loving spot, causing ...