Teens fighting in NYC taken into custody following chaos at Coney Island Beach
A significant brawl occurred at Coney Island Beach on Monday, leading to the arrest of at least 16 teenagers, as reported by eyewitness footage and law enforcement officials. The altercation began around 6:30 PM on the sandy shores and near the historic Riegelmann boardwalk at West 15th Avenue, before spilling into nearby streets, according to […]
Coney Island Mermaid Parade makes waves once more
Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade Makes Waves Again The 43rd annual Mermaid Parade, the largest art parade in the country, brought a vibrant celebration to Coney Island. People gathered, many donning themed costumes that reflected the tropical spirit of the festivities. Noela Owen, 53, from Brooklyn, came with her two kids, aged 11 and 12. “It’s […]
First pornstar named Coney Island Queen Mermaid at parade
This year’s Coney Island Mermaid Parade promises to be particularly steamy, and not just because of the weather. The event’s organizers have announced that a porn star will be crowned this year’s Queen Mermaid for the first time in the nearly 50-year history of the beloved Brooklyn tradition. The actress, known as Queenley, expressed mixed […]
Current Coney Island hot dog champion hopes Joey Chestnut returns, even if it costs him the title
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest: Patrick Bertoletti Feels the Pressure This is tough news to digest. Patrick Bertoletti, a champion in Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, is feeling uncertain about his status. “Joey is the greatest hot dog eater of all time. I mean, maybe I have a chance? But it’s hard to say. Beating […]
Trump defends Amy Coney Barrett: ‘She’s a very good woman’
President Trump defended Supreme Court Judge Amy Connie Barrett and called her a “very good woman” if she broke with conservatives on some issues. “She's a very good woman. She's very smart, and I don't know about the people attacking her, I really don't know,” Trump told reporters on Sunday. “I think she's a very […]
$3B Coney Island casino plan rejected by community board committee
Controversial release plan 3 billion dollar casino Things can get pretty bad on Coney Island's famous boardwalk. Brooklyn's Community Board 13 Land Use Committee on Wednesday dealt a fatal blow to the So Equities-led development team's glitzy “The Coney” project, closing some local roads and shutting down the high-rise tower. It rejected an application to […]
New Coney Island ‘green’ giant adds popular coffee chain
Coney Island's retail and dining scene is gradually improving. Therefore, we are happy to share new information as it arrives. LCOR's 1515 Surf Avenue is one of several new apartment projects drawing middle-class residents to the waterfront area. The new 1515 Surf Ave. in Coney Island has more than 320 market-rate rental apartments and 130 […]
Coney Island’s Cyclone roller coaster reopens 2 weeks after glitch that left passengers stranded
The Coney Island Cyclone is back in service, two weeks after a malfunction grounded the Brooklyn city's famed roller coaster, leaving passengers stranded halfway up the iconic ride's hill. A 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Coney Island's Luna Park resumed operations Saturday after city inspectors gave the go-ahead following a series of repairs. The beloved […]
Migrant Accused of Coney Island Rape Was Freed into U.S. via Biden-Harris Parole Pipeline
A migrant who pleaded guilty to raping a woman at a Brooklyn migrant shelter and is now accused of raping a woman under the boardwalk in Coney Island has been released into the U.S. through President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' parole pipeline. The migrant failed to report to federal agents after being […]
NYC migrants allegedly raped woman at knifepoint in Coney Island
A woman was raped at knifepoint in Coney Island after two violent immigrant suspects beat up her boyfriend who tried to stop the attack, police said. Police said the horrific attack happened around 9pm on Sunday outside a hotel housing asylum seekers on Surf Avenue and 16th Street. According to sources, the suspect, David Davon […]