Arts & Culture
CONEY ISLAND – The Coney Island History Project [https://www.coneyislandhistory.org/] will be open special hours next Saturday, September 8, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the closing of Astroland Park (1962-2008). Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park [https://www.denoswonderwheel.com/] will also host free movie screenings that day in
Arts & Culture
It may not feel like it outside, but it’s officially Spring! Get out this weekend and enjoy the work of some talented photographers, writers, musicians, singers, comedians, and more! If you’re looking for a camp to send the kiddies to this summer, BKLYNER is hosting a Camp Fair
Announcements
CONEY ISLAND/PROSPECT PARK – Though the weather outside might suggest otherwise, it’s officially Spring. Two iconic outdoor Brooklyn attractions will soon host their annual openings. See what Coney Island and Prospect Park have in store below. Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/
Animals
All dressed up in your Halloween costume with no place to go? Check out our monstrous list of fun and spooky events happening around Brooklyn below. Happy Halloween! 78th Precinct’s Haunted House (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)78th Precinct’s Halloween Haunted House [/halloween-frightening-visit-78th-precinct/] When: Wednesday, October 25-Monday, October 30,
Arts & Culture
MCA Day poster created by Shepard Fairey from a Glen Friedman photo via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MCADAYNYC/photos/a.271047606325072.58374.269906879772478/1359373580825797/?type=3&theater] It’s August! Summer is flying by, so get out and enjoy it while there’s still time. Relive your youth
Events
(Photo: Luna Park NYC [https://www.facebook.com/LunaParkNYC/photos/pb.375624901061.-2207520000.1458593507./10154017061651062/?type=3&theater] / Facebook)Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Don’t miss opening day at Luna Park (rescheduled because of an expected snowstorm), as well as the blessing of the rides
astroland
The rocket returns! Last night, the rocket was trucked into Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park. (Photo by Charles Denson, Coney Island History Project)For the first time in five years, the most prominent symbol of Coney Island’s Astroland – the amusement park’s iconic rocket ship – has returned to the
Beyoncé
Quote the internet: ERMAHGUD! BEYONCE’S GOT A NEW MOOZAK VIDYA! Beyonce’s new Coney Island-themed music video for her song “XO” dropped on Monday, causing my news alerts to go haywire with mentions of Coney Island. So, apparently, I can’t get back to bringing you the news until
Cyclone
Beyonce On the Cyclone (Source: Coney Island Facebook page)Superstar singer Beyonce made waves in Coney Island yesterday, riding the Cyclone roller coaster as part of a new music video. While Beyonce’s presence caused joy for most fans in the area, one woman was left in tears, according to
1214 surf ave
Source: Coney Island USAGet prepared to shoot a bunch of moving targets as a vintage World War II-era Mangels Shooting Gallery was discovered just after Superstorm Sandy, and is almost done being restored at Coney Island USA. According to a press release, the old-fashioned shooting gallery was unearthed in the
Alliance for Coney Island
Proposed site of pedestrian plaza (Source: Google Maps)For whatever reason, officials are hellbent on bringing a Times Square-style pedestrian plaza to Coney Island. The New York Post is reporting [http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/brooklyn/time_square_style_pedestrian_plaza_u1vjlZyuV0KmIJ2FVknRLN#axzz2Un2Anvrv] that officials from the city’s
astroland
Source: intweetion via FlickrGet ready to spin, twirl and fly again this Sunday as many famous Coney Island attractions are set to open for the first time since Superstorm Sandy caused millions of dollars of damage to the landmark, according to a report [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/coney-island-attractions-open-sunday-article-1.
deno's wonder wheel park
If the city has its way the view from the Wonder Wheel will include more rides and less vacant lots(Grace O'Malley)The Brooklyn Daily Eagle is reporting that this past summer, Coney Island hosted more visitors than it had in the past 40 years. Altogether over 640,