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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
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Jun
16

The Thunderbolt Is Now Open, And Here’s A Point-Of-View Video Showing What It’s Like To Ride Shotgun

I was really hoping to be among the first riders of the new Thunderbolt roller coaster [/thunderbolt-roller-coaster-looks-to-rock-coney-island/], which finally opened
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Mar
11

Zamperla Breaks Ground On Thunderbolt Roller Coaster

Source: ZamperlaConey Island’s newest amusement tycoons, Central Amusement International (a.k.a. Zamperla USA), broke ground on the Thunderbolt
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Dec
18

Beyonce’s New Coney Island Music Video, For Which She Tortured An Innocent Woman To Tears, Is Now Out

Quote the internet: ERMAHGUD! BEYONCE’S GOT A NEW MOOZAK VIDYA! Beyonce’s new Coney Island-themed music video for her
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Aug
30

Beyonce Rides The Cyclone, Causes Woman To Cry

Beyonce On the Cyclone (Source: Coney Island Facebook page)Superstar singer Beyonce made waves in Coney Island yesterday, riding the
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Aug
20
16 Free, Cheap & Exciting Ideas For Your End Of Summer Bucket List

16 Free, Cheap & Exciting Ideas For Your End Of Summer Bucket List

The end of summer is nigh, as public school students report for roll call on September 9 [http://schools.nyc.
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Apr
18

City Extends Zamperla’s Lease In Coney Island For Another Seven Years

Source: intweetion via flickr.comThe city is giving a break to the operators of Luna Park on Coney Island by
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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
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Nov
10
How to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims This Weekend

How to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims This Weekend

If you’re looking to take advantage of our beautiful weather and join the Sandy relief effort, there are plenty
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Feb
16

Fulfill Your Carnie Desires With A Summer Job At Coney

Source: See-ming Lee 李思明 SML via FlickrHave you ever considered running away to join the circus? If so, you may
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