In an interview with NY1 in May, Thor Equities CEO Joe Sitt talked about his redevelopment plans for Coney Island and the Surf Avenue buildings he plans to raze: “Every one of these buildings is just horrible, rundown relics with nothing exciting about them. I hate to say it, but the great buildings of Coney [...]
Archive for September, 2010
Saved or Not? Signs from Coney Island’s Henderson Building
Posted in art, historic preservation, tagged Creative Time, Faber's Fascination, Henderson Building, Joe Sitt, Shoot out the Star, signage, Steve Powers, Surf Hotel, Thor Equities on September 29, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Go Fly A Kite at Coney Island’s 2nd Annual Kite Festival!!
Posted in Events, Photography, tagged American Kitefliers Association, Coney Island, free event, kite, kite festival, Leucio Parrella, Norman Blake, October 2, October 3 on September 28, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Last August in Coney Island, photographer Norman Blake photographed this airborne octopus and his skydiver friend. This weekend in Coney, you’re invited to go fly a kite at the Coney Island Kite Festival. The event will be held this Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd, from 10 am to 5 pm on Coney Island’s [...]
Photo of the Day: Rest in Peace, John Thomas
Posted in In Memoriam, News, Photo of the Day, tagged Cha-Cha's, Coney Island, John Thomas on September 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
On Sunday, we came upon this touching tribute to Coney Islander John Thomas, who passed away on September 10. “JT” was the longtime manager of Cha Cha’s as well as its predecessor Club Atlantis. Next Saturday his ashes will be scattered in Coney Island. Rest in Peace, JT.















