I'm glad this place is finally being renovated. It's kinda depressing and creepy to see run down amusement park stuff lying around
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Coney Island eyes record comeback post-Sandy Local business owners say that after being scoured by sand and surf, repainted and refurbished, the area will look better than it has in years. http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pb...ion=widescreen By Matt Chaban March 8, 2013 Quote:
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Coney Island scores biggest opening in years Large crowds drawn from far and wide put a strain on supplies of Sandy-themed gear including t-shirts, one with a mermaid holding back a tidal wave and another reading "Keep Calm and Coney On." http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pb...ion=widescreen By Matt Chaban March 25, 2013 Quote:
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Dead end on Coney plaza By RICH CALDER March 28, 2013 Quote:
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24-hour construction at Brighton Beach is keeping locals up all night Pile driving to build new bathrooms and lifeguard stations going on at 3 am, residents charge http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopo...rd4k-2-web.jpg By Mark Morales April 3, 2013 Quote:
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Coney Island's Parachute Jump gets $2 million upgrade and 8,000 LED lights The new LED lighting scheme on Coney Island's tallest structure will be programmable with funky rhythmic displays for shows and concerts. The increased number of lights is a dramatic jump from the 450 that were installed throughout and the ride will reportedly be so bright it can be seen from space. http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopo...e11n-4-web.jpg By Reuven Blau April 10, 2013 Quote:
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I hope you have all read Delirious NY by Rem, the history of Luna/Coney/etc. and their influence on Manhattan is fascinating.
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Coney Island is looking dramatically better than it did just a few years ago. The Italian amusement companies have brought wonders back and it will only get better.
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closing of Astroland (Deno's Wonder Wheel park remained open). The city's plan to create "parkland" for a permanent outdoor amusement zone is a key to ensuring amusements will remain open at Coney forever. Eventually it will all be consolidated into a single entity, but here's a look at the outdoor zones Zamperla will have activated this summer... http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/149642840/large.jpg http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/149642840/original.jpg |
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I am glad to see a lease extension. Even though it is a privately run park it is very different because it is not Disney or Coca Cola or some other huge conglomerate pushing advertising in your face every few seconds.
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At Coney Island, a look at the new, elevated bathrooms being installed on city beaches as a result of hurricane sandy...
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