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 ...
Peter and George C. Tilyou open Surf Theater, Coney Island's first theater, on an alley later named the Bowery. Captain Paul Boyton opens Sea-Lion Park, the first enclosed amusement park at Coney ...
The masterminds behind Coney Island's Luna Park, Frederic Thompson and Skip Dundy, were hardly plausible candidates for revolutionizing the notion of pleasure. And yet that is exactly what they did.
Alessandro Zamperla, President/CEO of Central Amusement International Inc, the group behind Luna Park, spoke to Forbes about why Coney Island is a must-visit in 2023. Alessandro, what does Coney ...
Martin said the symphony has heard the outcry from the public about the historic amusement park on Cincinnati's eastern border. "We absolutely understand the history of Coney Island," Martin said.
SINGAPORE – The National Parks Board (NParks) is looking into a case of a dog handler kicking a dog at Coney Island Park. A five-second clip that surfaced on social media sites on Nov 6 shows ...
Residents eagerly anticipate the changes. A lifelong Coney Island resident, Seth Augusto, expressed his enthusiasm for the project. “I think if a park was here, it’d be better. For my little ...
Coney Island's Luna Park has proven it's more than a summer destination, jump-starting the holiday season with its ...
Luna Park kicked off its second annual Frost Fest on Saturday, transforming the iconic amusement park into a festive winter ...
The story in the video player aired on Nov. 9, 2023. CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Frost Fest will return to Luna Park in ...