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      After 80 Years in Popcorn Biz, Family's Heirloom Wagons Up for Sale
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      Up for Auction: Rack of Vintage Carnival Knockdown Dolls
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  • In Memoriam

    In Memoriam: Carousel & Amusement Park Operator Jimmy McCullough

    Rest in Peace: Jerry Albert, Co-Founder of Coney Island’s Astroland Park

    Photo Album: Coney Island Tribute to Andy Badalamenti

    Coney Island Lost A Good Friend: RIP Andy Badalamenti

    Rest in Peace: Rabbi Abraham Abraham’s Synagogue Was the Beach

    Rest in Peace: Scott Fitlin, Coney Island’s Eldorado Man

    Photo of the Day: Rest in Peace, John Thomas

    R.I.P. Targette, the Coney Island Arcade Cat’s Shy Sister

    In Memory of Bob Guskind: Journalist, Blogger, Brooklyn’s Blogfather

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