On Saturday, we joined “Hands Across the Sand” on Coney Island’s Beach. The June 26th event was part of a worldwide protest against offshore drilling. The line in the sand included people who had come to Coney Island specifically for the noontime protest as well as beach-goers who spontaneously joined the event. Look for more [...]
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Photo Album: Hands Across the Sand in Coney Island
Posted in News, Photo Album, tagged BP oil spill, Coney Island, Hands Across the Sand, offshore drilling, protest, rally, renewable energy on June 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
June 26: Coney Island Joins Protest Against Offshore Oil Drilling
Posted in Events, News, tagged BP oil spill, Coney Island, Hands Across the Sand, offshore drilling, protest, rally on June 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Mermaids carrying signs that said “Oil Makes My Scales Fall Off!” were among the dozens of BP oil spill-themed groups in Saturday’s Mermaid Parade. This Saturday at 11 am, New Yorkers will have a chance to join “Hands Across the Sand” on Coney Island’s Beach in an international protest against offshore drilling. According to a [...]
Happy Mermaid Day! Take the Subway or Submarine to the Parade
Posted in Events, tagged Coney Island, Coney Island USA, Mermaid Parade, MTA, public transportation, subway on June 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re coming to Coney Island to see the Mermaid Parade, we recommend taking the subway ( F, Q to West 8th Street; D, F, N, Q to Stillwell Ave) as this Metrocard Chrysler Building Mermaid did last year. Or take your submarine…. If you want to avoid traffic jams, leave your car at home! [...]
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