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Work to repair some unsightly Coney Island sidewalks, left in disrepair following an unfinished sewer project from years ago, is finally underway.

US-based Nigerian artiste, Walegr8’s (nee Austin Mukoro) fusion of tradition and innovation is redefining Afromusic for contemporary audiences in the United

Southern Brooklyn is mourning the loss of Costa Mantis, the beloved co-founder of the arts organization Coney Island USA. 

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In a chilling detail, authorities allege mom Erin Merdy killed her 4-year-old daughter by holding the helpless girl beneath the waves, with the kids declared dead at a nearby hospital less than an hour later.

The goateed seaside impresario was back in time for the 40th annual Mermaid Parade.

New York, Jun 18 (EFE).- Dressed up as pirates, sailors, sea creatures and – of course – mermaids, some 3,000 people took part here Saturday in the 40th Mermaid Parade on Coney Island, back after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Laura, a 60-year-old breast cancer survivor who has been participating in the …

The city’s one-time health commissioner and most prominent figure in New York’s pandemic response was announced Wednesday as one of the “royals” heading the 40th annual Mermaid Parade through Coney Island on June 18.

Coney Island is back for another season, and the Cyclone is turning 95 this year.

The crowd lined up early for opening day at Luna Park, rushing inside at noon to hop aboard the classic ride that celebrates its 95th birthday this year.