“Free Hugs” Guy Punches Out Girl On Coney Island Boardwalk!
The man often seen strolling the boardwalk in Coney Island carrying a “Free Hugs” sign may also carry a mean [Read More]
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Ebbets, Feltman and the Brooklyn Dodgers
By Michael Quinn Baseball season is starting next week. It looks like the Mets will be stealing the Yankees thunder this [Read More]
Look What’s Exciting and New at Luna Park!
The official 2015 Luna Park maps are up and posted around the park. They provide a glimpse of what will be added to the park [Read More]
Grimaldi’s Adds Cinema Flare to Surf Ave.
We visited Grimaldi’s Pizza of Surf ave. recently to check out the black and white films of old Coney projecting on [Read More]
Why the Cyclone is the World’s Best Roller Coaster
It’s not the tallest, longest, fastest, or even oldest roller coaster; however, the Cyclone is the best roller coaster [Read More]
Yes, Ruby’s is Open Today!
Coney Island’s oldest boardwalk bar is open for business today! Ruby’s Bar and Grill was voted the best [Read More]
Breaking News: Bid Considered to Keep Wood on Coney Island Boardwalk
There is still hope that our beloved Riegelmann Boardwalk will still exist as a wooden “boardwalk.” According [Read More]
Deno’s Adds 5 New Attractions
To commemorate 95 years of the Wonder Wheel, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park will be giving free rides to the first 95 people [Read More]
Jazz by the Sea being held at New York Aquarium
According to councilman Mark Treyger: “New York Aquarium is hosting a free Jazz by the Sea concert on May 8 featuring [Read More]
Interview with Coney Island USA Founder Dick Zigun
Since arriving at Coney Island in 1979 Dick Zigun, the self proclaimed “Mayor of Coney Island” has seen quite a [Read More]
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