Treyger, Frontus respond to Coney Island’s high death rate
Coney Island was revealed to have one of New York City’s highest death rates, leaving elected officials irate.
According to the New York Times, ZIP code 11239, which includes parts of Canarsie and Flatlands, has the highest rate of coronavirus-related deaths in New York City.
The second highest in Brooklyn, and also among the top 10 in the city, is ZIP code 11224, which includes Coney Island. The area has sustained 185 coronavirus-related deaths (1 in 240).