I’ve written a few articles about the development of Coney Island, from the Golden Age of the posh resort hotels, to the rise and fall of the great amusement parks, such as Dreamland and Steeplechase ...

The story: When I first started collecting books about Brooklyn, it used to annoy me no end that much of my reading and research seemed to take the position that you got off the Brooklyn Bridge and ...

Step right up! For generations, Coney Island, New York, has been the ultimate summer escape, drawing crowds from across the globe. Coney Island is actually made from two parks: Deno's Wonder Amusement ...

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — As Independence Day approaches, Coney Island is gearing up for one of its biggest celebrations yet. Organizers anticipate a larger turnout this year than last, with ...

After years of stalled plans and scrapped projects, the Coney Island ferry effort is moving forward once again — this time with a research buoy off Steeplechase Pier. The buoy will collect vital data ...

When Charles Denson heard the first rumors that Disney was coming to Coney Island, back in 1998, he thought it was high time to start preserving local history. An art director and photographer, Denson ...

Before its rich neon amusement culture, Coney Island was part of the town of Gravesend when it was founded in 1643 by an Englishwoman, Lady Deborah Moody. It was primarily used for grazing animals ...