Coney Island

In just a little over an hour, you can be transported from the glitz and glamor of Manhattan to the old-school amusement of Brooklyn's storied Coney Island. The destination offers thrills, sun, surf and a unique brand of entertainment that will feel worlds away from the rest of the City.

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Detective Eddie Martins is escorted into Brooklyn Supreme Court in handcuffs being indicted on rape and kidnapping charges. Eagle photos by Paul Frangipane

Defense for NYPD detectives accused of rape seeks to blame victim

October 30 | By Paul Frangipane

Defense attorneys for two NYPD detectives charged with raping an 18-year...

Cosmos players hoist captain Carlos Mendes into the air after his final regular-season appearance for the team. New York defeated Puerto Rico FC 5-2 on Saturday and clinched a postseason berth for the fifth consecutive year. Photos courtesy of the New York Cosmos

Cosmos clinch fifth consecutive playoff berth

October 30 | By Scott Enman

With Carlos Mendes making his final regular-season appearance for the Cosmos...

Coney Island Hospital nurse John Huaylinos was presented with the award for Excellence in Volunteerism and Service. Photos courtesy of NYC Health + Hospitals

Brooklyn nurses win praise for providing special care

October 27 | By Paula Katinas

Two compassionate nurses working in Brooklyn hospitals were among the health care...

Not only did the Cosmos defeat Puerto Rico FC 4-1 on Wednesday night, but Jacksonville Armada also tied its match, putting New York in sole possession of the fourth and final playoff spot. Shown: New York’s starting XI Photo by Andrea Yanez - Deporte Total

With Ayoze at the wheel, Cosmos steer closer to postseason

October 19 | By Scott Enman

The New York Cosmos had a good day Wednesday. Not only did...

Dejan Jakovic helped the Cosmos keep a clean sheet on Saturday during the team’s scoreless draw against Edmonton FC at MCU Park. Photos courtesy of the New York Cosmos

Cosmos, Edmonton play to scoreless draw in Coney Island

October 16 | By Scott Enman

With Miami FC and the San Francisco Deltas already securing postseason berths...

The Cosmos moved into the fourth and final playoff spot after they came back twice on Saturday to tie Indy Eleven 2-2. Photos courtesy of Indy Eleven

Cosmos come from behind twice to tie Indy

October 10 | By Scott Enman

Each and every game for the New York Cosmos at this point...

Javi Marquez (right) takes a corner kick during Sunday’s match at MCU Park in Coney Island. New York defeated Puerto Rico FC 1-0 thanks to a goal from Marquez. With the victory, the Cosmos snapped a nine-game winless streak and moved into the final playoff position. Photos courtesy of the New York Cosmos

With a rare win, Cosmos create some separation in NASL playoff race

October 2 | By Scott Enman

On the 40th anniversary of Pele’s last professional soccer match, the...

Down three goals with 25 minutes left to play, the New York Cosmos came back to tie the Jacksonville Armada 3-3 on Sunday afternoon in Coney Island. Photos courtesy of the New York Cosmos

Cosmos claw back a point with 3 goals in 15 minutes

September 18 | By Scott Enman

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Down three goals with 25 minutes...

Superstorm Sandy left damage and destruction in several Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Bath Beach, where it upended sections of the Shore Parkway seawall. The seawall has since been repaired. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Activists to mobilize for 5th anniversary of Sandy

September 18 | By Paula Katinas

As the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaches next month, climate change...