Coney Island Boardwalk Closed During Snowstorm. Photo © Charles Denson via Coney Island History Project
On Friday afternoon, New York City’s Parks Department welcomed Snowstorm Nemo to Coney Island by closing the Boardwalk. Charles Denson, who was at work rebuilding the Coney Island History Project‘s exhibit center damaged by Superstorm Sandy, stepped out onto West 12th Street and saw these red flags on the ramp. The warning was put up due to snow, wind and a possible storm surge.
Today, the flags remain though the Boardwalk is open again, with Tom’s Restaurant serving breakfast (and lunch) all day. Polar Bear Diane Shumate posted on Facebook that snow accumulation in Coney Island was approximately 6 inches and the Bears were going for a snow swim.
Related posts on ATZ…
January 26, 2013: Winter’s First Snow in Coney Island by Bruce Handy
December 23, 2012: Photo of the Day: It’s a Wrap at Tom’s Coney Island
January 7, 2011: Photo of the Day: Greetings from Ruby’s Snow Mountain Resort!
February 26, 2010: Photo of the Day: Snow Mermaid on Coney Island Beach
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