Alliance for Coney Island

Aug
18

Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest Pays Tribute To The Bizarre, Beachgoers And Ground Zero (Photos)

Photo by Elle SpektorBeachgoers on Saturday were dazzled by dozens of sand sculptors who carved up the shore for the
2 min read
Jun
05

Coney Island’s Friday Night Fireworks To Begin June 20

Fireworks rang in the 2013 season. (Photo by Butch)Coney Island’s traditional Friday night fireworks will kick off for
1 min read
Aug
19

Photos: Coney Island’s 2013 Sand Sculpture Contest Brings Out Big Talents

Sea lions and tigers and walruses, oh my! Castles, and ladies and coasters, and even the Predator, too! The sands
3 min read
Jun
05

Coney Island Pedestrian Plaza Plan Revived!

Proposed site of pedestrian plaza (Source: Google Maps)For whatever reason, officials are hellbent on bringing a Times Square-style pedestrian
1 min read
Mar
12

Coney Island Will Look Better Than Ever This Summer, But Mermaid Parade May Not Go Forward

Coney Island may have been battered by Superstorm Sandy last October, but local business operators are still hoping for a
2 min read
Nov
12

Alliance for Coney Island Launches Today With A Mission To Cleanup, Restore And Rebuild America’s Playground

Photo by Erica ShermanThe Alliance for Coney Island is a new partnership between the city and the several well-known establishments
2 min read