We were working in Coney Island on Saturday, August 15th, when the Supertones and a bunch of other surf bands played on the Boardwalk in front of Deno’s. So we missed hearing “I Surf in Black” and lots more. Tonight we happened to come across this tune on “TV” via YouTube. Why do I have [...]
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Coney Island Boardwalk Music Video: The Supertones “I Surf in Black”
Posted in Music Video, tagged Coney Island Boardwalk, free concert, Supertones, surf guitar, surf music, Ted Lawrence, The Big Wet Twang, Tim Sullivan on November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Photo Album: Coney Island Shines at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 in Vegas
Posted in amusement industry, News, tagged Charles Denson, Coney Island, Coney Island Development Corporation, Coney Island History Project, IAAPA Attractions Expo, IAAPA Hall of Fame, Luna Park, Thompson & Dundy on November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Coney Island was in the spotlight at the November 16-20 IAAPA (The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Expo 2009 in Las Vegas. Among the 1000-plus exhibitors at the world’s largest conference and trade show for the attractions industry was the Coney Island Development Corporation, whose RFP for a 10-year lease with the City [...]
The Contenders from A to Z: Coney Island Amusement Operator RFP
Posted in amusement park, Coney Island Redevelopment, News, tagged Amusements of America, Astroland, Coney Island, Coney Island Amusement Operator, Coney Island Development Corporation, RFP, Zamperla on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Who is bidding on the RFP (Request for Proposals) to bring amusements to the City of New York’s soon-to-be-purchased 6.9 acres in Coney Island? It’s more like—who isn’t bidding? The contenders are quite literally from A for Astroland and Amusements of America to Z for Zamperla. At last week’s IAAPA Attractions Expo in Vegas, amusement [...]
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