Coney Island was originally known as Haw Par Island and was owned by two brothers, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par. Interestingly, a bungalow built by the brothers still stands on the island today. In ...

People of Asian descent were denied full US citizenship until the 1950s ... rides, animal exhibits, and a lively boardwalk and beach. Here, women competed at a patriotic-looking beauty pageant at ...

"Luna Park at Coney Island is the largest and most iconic amusement park in New York City," boasts the king. A line of Cyclone faithfuls hoping to snag a spot on the season's inaugural ride at ...

One ride, however, was completely absent on opening day. The Monster, which opened at Kings Island’s predecessor Coney Island in 1968, was completely disassembled during Pass Holder Preview Day ...

There’s just something magical about old-school Coney Island. Maybe it’s the clackety sounds of the wooden roller coasters or the way the salty ocean breeze mixes with the scent of funnel cakes and ...

Electric lights were available in the US since the 1880s, but were not common until half a century later, which is why the ...

CINCINNATI — A man was rescued from flood waters Sunday afternoon at the former location of Coney Island, Cincinnati police said. CPD said a man somehow got into the area where Coney Island ...

Tendaberry offers an unflinching look at resilience and identity in modern America. In Coney Island, an adrift young woman must navigate an uncertain path alone after her boyfriend Yuri must leave ...