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Coney Island

Jul
16
With Dockless Bikes Delayed in Coney Island, Why Not CitiBike?

With Dockless Bikes Delayed in Coney Island, Why Not CitiBike?

A map of CitiBike locations in Brooklyn—which stop at Prospect Park (Via CitiBike)Last week, a bike-riding Mayor de
4 min read
Jul
13

Friday Crime Blotter: Murder Suspect Arrested Months Later, Gunpoint Robbery in Williamsburg & More

CROWN HEIGHTS – Months after John Barnes was gunned down in Crown Heights [/crown-heights-man-killed-in-saturday-shooting/] last December, police have arrested and charged
2 min read
Jul
05
Top Dog: Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Champ Wins 11th Title

Top Dog: Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Champ Wins 11th Title

CONEY ISLAND – Joey Chestnut scarfed down a record-breaking 74 hot dogs in ten minutes at the Nathan’s Famous annual
1 min read
Jul
02
Surf’s Up: 5 Beaches In Brooklyn To Help You Beat The Heat

Surf’s Up: 5 Beaches In Brooklyn To Help You Beat The Heat

With temperatures skyrocketing and July 4th coming up, it’s time to hit the beach! All NYC beaches officially opened
4 min read
Jun
28
Tough Glamor

Tough Glamor

Gotham Girls Roller Derby skaters are intertwined, and waiting for the referee’s whistle to start the jam. (Rosie Misdary/
3 min read
Jun
27
‘Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out!’ Celebrate The Start of Summer At Coney Island

‘Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out!’ Celebrate The Start of Summer At Coney Island

CONEY ISLAND – School’s out for the summer and Coney Island is celebrating with free family-friendly activities at Steeplechase Plaza
1 min read
Jun
27
Coney Island Lacks Lifeguards, No Swimming on West Side

Coney Island Lacks Lifeguards, No Swimming on West Side

Courtesy NYC ParksCONEY ISLAND – Don’t go in the water! At least, not yet… Would-be swimmers have complained about a
1 min read
Jun
27

Wednesday Crime Blotter: Multiple Shooting Assaults, Bed-Stuy Burglars Charge Stolen Credit Cards & More

CONEY ISLAND – A New York firefighter was arrested last night at his home in Coney Island, said police. Nelson Merizalde,
2 min read
Jun
26
New Shark Exhibit Opens at Coney Island’s New York Aquarium this Weekend

New Shark Exhibit Opens at Coney Island’s New York Aquarium this Weekend

The black-tipped reef shark is just one of the new species featured at the aquarium’s new exhibit (Via NY
2 min read
Jun
25
Where To See 4th Of July Fireworks In Brooklyn

Where To See 4th Of July Fireworks In Brooklyn

“Where To Watch [https://www.macys.com/social/fireworks/where-to-watch/?cm_sp=imp-_-fireworks-_-lp_wheretowatch_checkitout] ” The Macy’s
2 min read