It’s that time of year when we start to get queries about whether Coney Island has fireworks on Memorial Day. The answer is Coney Island’s tradition of Friday night fireworks begins in mid-June. But if you come out on Memorial Day Weekend, the beach opens for the season and you’ll also be able to ride [...]
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Coney Island Fireworks 2012: Fridays, 4 Saturdays & July 4th
Posted in Events, tagged Coney Island, fireworks, Fourth of July, free event, Friday, local, Saturday on May 13, 2012 | 1 Comment »
SkyCoaster Under Construction in Coney Island
Posted in amusement park, Amusement ride, Photo of the Day, Photography, tagged Bruce Handy, Central Amusement International, Coney Island, Scream Zone, SkyCoaster, Speed Zone, Zamperla on May 12, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Zamperla’s plans for Go Karts and a SkyCoaster on City-owned “Parcel C” in Coney Island were unveiled last November and on Friday the launch tower of the new thrill ride was put into place with a crane. Coney photographer Bruce Handy’s stunning photos juxtapose the SkyCoaster with the great-granddaddy of vertical thrill rides– the 250-foot [...]
Thor’s Coney Island: Shore Hotel Lot No Longer Vacant
Posted in amusement park, tagged BK Festival, Coney Island, Steeplechase Park, Steve's Grill House, Surf Avenue, Thor Equities on May 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Thor Equities’ Shore Hotel lot and adjoining Henderson Walk in Coney Island will be activated this summer with rides, concessions and other attractions, according to BK Festival promoter Will McCarthy. The first tenant pulled onto the empty lot on Monday. Steve Bitetzakis’ Grill House trailer was relocated from the BK Festival lot on Stillwell Avenue. [...]
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