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The Cyclone’s opening has been postponed because of the coronavirus crisis. Photo: Lore Croghan/Brooklyn Eagle

Remembering a stomach-dropping childhood ride on the Coney Island Cyclone

September 17 | William A. Gralnick

Most every kid who is a roller coaster fan knows the Cyclone...

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    Ice skating will be back at Emily Warren Roebling Ice skating will be back at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza under the Brooklyn Bridge this winter — and while the views will still be spectacular, the skating will be more affordable.  Admission will cost just $10 for all ages and all times, with no peak pricing, and with equally-affordable skate rentals. Last year’s peak price for an out-of-town adult was as high as $25. Read more at the link in bio. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Mary Frost
    The Brooklyn Museum is celebrating its 200th anniv The Brooklyn Museum is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year with a new branding campaign, a special Brooklyn Artists exhibition, the reinstallation of American Art Galleries and a birthday bash.  Its new logo aims to communicate a bold, exciting new chapter for the museum’s future. Read more at link in bio. Photos courtesy of Brooklyn Museum
    The famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster was The famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster was shut down indefinitely after coming to a stop mid-ride last week. The 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Luna Park was on its ascent on Thursday when ride operators took it out of service due to a damaged chain sprocket in the motor room. The city’s Department of Buildings “inspected and cleared the ride to open” a day before the incident, Luna Park said in a statement. Read more at the link in bio. AP Photo/Pablo Salinas
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