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Photo of the Day: Last Dance With Miss Coney Island

Posted in amusement park, Photo of the Day, Photography, tagged automaton, Coney Island, dancing doll, Miss Coney Island on September 30, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The Dancing Doll Miss Coney Island. August 28, 2012. Photo © me-myself-i/Tricia Vita via flickr

If you haven’t danced with Miss Coney Island yet, there are only a few weeks left before our friend goes to winter-quarters. On weekends, you’ll find her standing behind a window on West 12th Street across from the Steeplechase coaster. It costs “25 cents to fall in LOVE” and “25 cents to smile,” say the signs, but quarters don’t pay the rent in Coney Island. The dancing doll depends on income from Skin the Wire and neighboring games of skill to get by. Bring a whole roll of quarters with you!

The Dancing Doll Miss Coney Island. August 28, 2012. Photo © me-myself-i/Tricia Vita via flickr

Photo of the Day: Electric Eden Revisited By Bruce Handy

Posted in Events, Photo of the Day, Photography, tagged Bruce Handy, Coney Island, fireworks, free event, Wonder Wheel on August 31, 2012| 1 Comment »

Electric Eden Revisited: Friday Night Fireworks with Wonder Wheel in Coney Island. Photo © Bruce Handy

Tonight in Coney Island, the sky will light up with a pyrotechnic display rivaling that of last week’s “Electric Eden Revisited” in this fabulous photo by Bruce Handy. It’s the last Friday night fireworks of the summer and is expected to be spectacular. Best viewing is on the Boardwalk from West 10th to West 12th Streets, on the Wonder Wheel or from Steeplechase Pier.

Photo of the Day: 6 Balls, Score Under 14 Or Over 28

Posted in Amusement Game, Photo of the Day, Photography, tagged carnival game, Coney Island on July 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »

These two clowns are neighbors of Miss Coney Island, the dancing mannequin, on West 12th Street in Coney Island. Score Under 14 or Over 29 to Win a Big Prize!