Coney Island’s amusement parks opened the season with ceremonies, performances and free rides, drawing crowds and local leaders to celebrate.
Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park will host the 71st Annual Palm Sunday Opening and the Blessing of the Rides.
Coney Island’s Deno’s Wonder Wheel and Luna Park prepare for spring openings with rides, events, and seasonal hiring.
FULL DAILY OPERATIONS have kicked off at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, for the start of the summer season.
The weather was warm and excitement high for Luna Park in Coney Island’s official opening day for the 2025 season on Saturday, March 29.
Spring has returned, which means that the opening of the two major Coney Island theme parks is right around the corner.
LUNA PARK’S SECOND annual Frost Fest is set to reopen this weekend, featuring iconic rides, as well as midway fun, themed treats and more.
The 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Luna Park returned to service Saturday after city inspectors gave a thumbs up following repairs.
The famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in New York City was shut down indefinitely after coming to a stop mid-ride last week.
Coney Island has shifted through several eras over the centuries, beginning as a resort spot for wealthy Manhattanites then a notorious amusement park hub. After its three parks shut down
In November 2023, the Coney Island Brewery closed its doors — citing the seasonal nature of the area’s economy as one of the hurdles to finding a path to profitability.
CONEY ISLAND — For decades, the noise emanating from the curved subway tracks near the West 8th Street F/Q train station has been a proverbial thorn in the side of
The Coney Island Polar Bears is planning to welcome 4,000 plungers to their 121st anniversary to raise funds for local nonprofits.
A simmering dispute over customers and profits at a game booth in Luna Park escalated into violence two years ago, resulting in a 13-year prison sentence on Thursday for Joseph
After nearly a year of anticipation and construction, Luna Park’s newest rollercoaster, Tony’s Express, officially opened at Coney Island. The park announced in advance that was to have its soft
A big summer is scheduled at Luna Park in Coney Island, as the amusement complex revealed more details on its new rides that are slated to open later this year.
The fun returned to Coney Island on Saturday as Luna Park opened its gate for the 2022 season. Luna’s neighbor, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park, will follow, officially opening on Palm
Coney Island fun is back again for 2022. Luna Park is hosting its annual opening-day ceremonies on Saturday. The festivities include traditions such as the egg-cream christening of the Cyclone
America’s Playground is getting ready to bring even more fun next year. Coney Island’s Luna Park will be receiving three major rides and more space. A groundbreaking ceremony was held
Luna Park in Coney Island, a centerpiece of the Coney Island amusement area whose rides range from the classic Cyclone rollercoaster to the ultra-modern Thunderbolt, announced it will be opening
They’re not coasting during their off-time. Although COVID-19 forced Coney Island amusement parks to shut down for the 2020 season, one park is optimistically looking ahead with an ambitious new
Most every kid who is a roller coaster fan knows the Cyclone. It is an aged boxer that can still give you a pretty good whack in the nose. No,
The April 4 opening of Coney Island’s famous Cyclone roller coaster has been postponed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Central Amusement International announced Thursday night that the opening of
Sunset Park leaders: Don’t let fear of virus become overriding Sunset Park community leaders on Thursday met with local politicians at Park Asia restaurant on Eighth Avenue in Sunset Park
Parachute Jump lit in Lakers colors CONEY ISLAND — Coney Island paid tribute to basketball player Kobe Bryant on Tuesday, Jan. 28. In memory of the legendary hoopster, who died
Several years ago, builder, supermarket mogul, radio host and occasional political candidate John Catsimatidis announced that he hoped to include a trolley with his planned Ocean Dreams rental development at
Three tenants involved in a housing scheme at an affordable housing complex in Coney Island were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly forging their way into obtaining coveted real estate, the
Subscribe to Brooklyn this Week: iTunes Spotify Stitcher With its history of attracting the world to the shores of Brooklyn dating back to 1923, it only seemed fitting that the
If you want to eat a Feltman’s of Coney Island hot dog on the site where hot dog inventor Charles Feltman once had a mammoth restaurant — too bad, you’re
If you want to eat a Feltman’s of Coney Island hot dog on the site where hot dog inventor Charles Feltman once had a mammoth restaurant — too bad, you’re
Thrill seekers who enjoyed a day of rides in Coney Island’s famous Luna Park helped raise more than $100,000 for a Brooklyn charity that helps teenagers whose parents are incarcerated.
Coney Island lovers, rejoice! Thrill seekers from across the borough and area residents alike packed America’s Playground for the official opening of Coney Island on April 14. At Deno’s Wonder
Children of Promise, NYC, benefits from Coney Island’s newest tradition “Please, don’t hurt me. Don’t run me over,” pleaded Luna Park Sales Manager Jeff Klein as he faced the line
“Please, don’t hurt me. Don’t run me over,” pleaded Luna Park Sales Manager Jeff Klein as he faced the line of families and fun-seekers that extended along Surf Avenue, nearly
It may not feel much like spring, but Coney Island’s amusement area is ready to open for the season. To kick off the festivities in America’s Playground, Luna Park, 1000
Times Square is a legendary place to spend New Year’s Eve, but it isn’t the only location in New York where one can have a great time ringing in 2019.