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Thor’s Coney Island: Freak Museum to Lease Coney’s Oldest Building

Posted in Real Estate, sideshow, tagged , , , , , , , on January 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

ATZ has learned that sideshow operator John Strong has made a deal with Thor Equities to return to Coney Island for the 2010 season. In lieu of last year’s location in the former Astroland arcade, which was sold to the City, Strong’s freak museum will occupy Thor Equities’ owned 1104 Surf Ave at Jones Walk. [...]

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Photo of the Day: Coney Island in Greenwich Village

Posted in Photo of the Day, tagged , , , , , , on January 30, 2010 | 2 Comments »

ATZ spotted these classic images of the Astroland Rocket atop Gregory & Paul’s roof and the Cyclone roller coaster in a shop window on Sixth Avenue at 12th in Greenwich Village. As we framed our shot, a couple walked by and the man sang out “Astroland!” We sang back: “Coney Island opens for the season [...]

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Jan 30: Country & Bluegrass Jamboree to Benefit Save Coney Island

Posted in Coney Island, Events, tagged , , , , , , on January 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Didja ever notice the first three letters of fundraiser are F-U-N? Saturday’s benefit for Save Coney Island is “Guaranteed to be a raucous good time!” The Save Coney folks have “Gone Country for Coney” with a Country/Bluegrass Musical Jamboree, Wild West Variety Show and chow from Jake’s BBQ. Extra Added Attractions include a Burlesque Show [...]

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