All news on the topic: Coney Island

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Coney Island is thriving with a new tower offering all affordable housing near the iconic Parachute Jump
On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for an entirely affordable apartment building near Coney Island's iconic Parachute Jump, marking the newest addition to the area's bustling real estate growth
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Absolutely wild! These are the most astonishing recent rescues of exotic animals in NYC and Long Island
John Di Leonardo is responsible for caring for animals that were either left behind or saved from difficult situations throughout Long Island and certain areas of New York City
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Would-be kidnapper grabs boy, 6, off Coney Island street as screaming child’s parents chase him down, wild video shows
The 36-year-old creep – seen wearing all black, including a bizarrely tall black hat – grabbed the boy just before 10 p.m. near the corner of Stillwell and Surf avenues, police said.
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Exclusive | Coney Island Mermaid Parade makes a splash with its ‘celebration of creativity’: ‘It’s so refreshing’
The 43rd annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade welcomed revelers from the Big Apple to around the world.
US News • Views: 678
NYPD patrol cops cuff NYC shoplifter in Coney Island — while special ‘quality-of-life’ team ignores nearby ‘strung-out junkies’
Routine patrol cops came along just in time Thursday to cuff a shoplifter on Coney Island’s boardwalk — while one of the NYPD’s special new “quality-of-life” teams ignored a crew of apparently strung-out homeless junkies who commandeered a nearby gazebo.
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Exclusive | Current Coney Island hot dog champion hopes Joey Chestnut returns, even if it means losing the crown: 'It didn't feel right without him'
Current Coney Island hot dog eating champion Patrick Bertoletti is eager to see Joey Chestnut return, even if it means he might have to give up the Mustard Belt
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New Yorkers take a day off from work to visit beaches and parks as sunny weather finally breaks the stretch of rainy days: 'It's overdue'
After weeks of rain, people in New York flocked to Coney Island and Washington Square Park to beat the heat
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Joey Chestnut reveals if he expects to compete at Nathan’s hot dog eating contest this summer
Joey Chestnut doesn’t seem to think that the fence will be mended with Nathan's and Major League Eating in order for him to return.
US News • Views: 567
New York City requires Brooklyn property owners to pay $160,000 to relocate individuals illegally occupying their buildings
The city has fined two Brooklyn property owners $160,000, aiming to recover expenses for removing a group of squatters, including a convicted sex offender, who occupied their buildings for several months
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Hot weather brings summer-in-March to Coney Island beach
The last time New York City hit 80 degrees in March was on March 26 of 2021.
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An NYC mom riding a scooter was stopped by officers and allegedly called a racial slur; she intends to file a $5 million lawsuit against the NYPD
A mother from Brooklyn, riding an electric scooter in Coney Island last summer, was stopped by police who allegedly "body slammed" her to the ground and referred to her as a "black bitch" while arresting her for not possessing a license and registration, as stated in a recent notice of claim
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NYPD charges 14 Brooklyn gang members in street conflict that resulted in the death of a rival and injuries to 9 others following 19 shootings
Fourteen individuals associated with the 59 Brims and Bloodhound Brims street gangs are facing charges for murder and additional offenses, as announced by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch
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A subway passenger on the F train was burned to death after a deranged attacker threw a lit match at her, according to police sources
A woman passed away Sunday morning after authorities discovered her on an F train in Coney Island, consumed by flames, according to police
Business • Views: 573
New Coney Island ‘green’ giant adds popular coffee chain
Improvement comes slowly to Coney Island’s retail and eating scenes. So we’re glad to report every new arrival.LCOR’s 1515 Surf Avenue is among...
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Count on it: A full guide to who’s in the running for the NYC area’s upcoming casinos
Major players in the gaming and real estate industries are going all-in to secure one of the three highly sought-after licenses to run a casino in or near New York City
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The Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island has resumed operations two weeks after a malfunction left riders stuck
The Coney Island Cyclone is once again operational, two weeks after the legendary Brooklyn roller coaster was closed because of a mid-ride malfunction that stranded riders midway up one of the famous ride's hills
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Famed Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster closed indefinitely following a malfunction during the ride
The Coney Island Cyclone has been closed indefinitely following a malfunction that stranded riders midway up one of the famous Brooklyn coaster's hills, as reported
Opinion • Views: 639
Cheating at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is the ‘wurst’
Contestant Nick Wehry, who participated in the July 4 competition on Coney Island, has been accused of pilfering empty plates from his fellow competitors, boosting his score from a respectable 46.75 dogs to an unearned 51.75.
US News • Views: 894
Exclusive | Nick Wehry, husband of Nathan’s hot dog eating champ Miki Sudo, buckles under pressure after The Post exposed cheating claims
A competitive eater in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating competition has crumbled under the weight of a cheating scandal and has requested his score be reverted to its original value, the Post can reveal exclusively.
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Exclusive | Nick Wehry, husband of women’s Nathan’s hot dog contest winner Miki Sudo, accused of cheating to join ‘elite’ class of competitive eaters
The competitive eating world has been thrust into scandal as accusations swirl that Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest competitor Nick Wehry cheated in order to falsely place himself among the elite contenders.
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Family identifies teen girls who drowned off Coney Island as sisters who were 'just going for one last swim,' they say
According to police on Saturday, the two teenage girls who drowned near Coney Island during the holiday weekend were siblings
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2 teenage girls drown off Coney Island: police
The two girls, 17 and 18, went missing in the water around 8:10 p.m. near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn before they were found on the shoreline at 9:15 p.m., police said.
Sports • Views: 561
Joey Chestnut consumes 57 hot dogs, contributes to raising $106K for military families in a showcase competition
Joey Chestnut came close to eating the 58 hot dogs consumed by the winner of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, but he did it in half the time during a different competition on Thursday
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Patrick Bertoletti crowned new winner of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest after Joey Chestnut was barred
The 39-year-old from Illinois managed to wolf down an impressive 58 franks and buns in 10 minutes as the sun beat down on the iconic Nathan’s flagship restaurant for the annual July 4th competition.