2009
CIDC Announces Student Art Competition: My Vision of the Future of Coney Island
January 20, 2009
Coney Island Development Corporation is pleased to announce its sponsorship of a Student Art Competition for students in Coney Island in grades 1 through 8.
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CIDC Partners with Community Groups to Connect Residents to U.S. Census Bureau Employment opportunities
January 15, 2009
The CIDC has partnered with the Census Bureau and local community based organizations, including the Heartshare Beacon Program at PS 288, You Gotta Believe Adoption Agency, Arts House School, Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, and the New York Aquarium, to set up recruitment, testing and training offices in Coney Island.
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A Letter from CIDC President Lynn Kelly
January 5, 2009
First and foremost, on behalf of everyone at the Coney Island Development Corporation (CIDC), I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2009.
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2008
CIDC To Participate at IAAPA Attractions Expo
November 12, 2008
CIDC will be participating in the annual IAAPA exposition and conference, November 17-21 in Orlando, FL.
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CIDC To Sponsor Coney Island Training Program Fair
November 4, 2008
On November 19, tap into professional training programs and pursue certification opportunities in a variety of fields.
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City Purchases Part of Proposed Parkland in Amusement Area
October 22, 2008
NYC Economic Development Corporation announced the purchase of a key one-acre parcel along the Boardwalk.
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Public Notice
September 16, 2008
CIDC releases a Public Notice for the upcoming meeting of the Board of Directors on September 22, 2008.
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Statement from CIDC President Lynn Kelly on the Closing of Astroland
September 4, 2008
Today’s announcement that Astroland will close after 46 years should be a serious wake-up call to those who have stood back and watched as the fate of Coney Island has been left in limbo without any safeguards for its future.
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A Letter from CIDC President Lynn Kelly
August 14, 2008
Learn more about the success of the Coney Island Career Opportunities Fair and read local public school teacher Scott Krivitsky’s article about the future of Coney Island.
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CIDC-Sponsored Career Opportunities Fair: A Huge Success
August 4, 2008
Over 400 jobseekers met with 35 employers and 15 training program providers from a variety of career fields at Coney Island's first ever large-scale career fair on Friday, August 1 at Keyspan Park.
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CIDC To Sponsor Coney Island Career Opportunities Fair
July 17, 2008
Meet employers and training program providers from a variety of careers at Coney Island's first ever large-scale career fair, happening Friday, August 1 at Keyspan Park.
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A Letter from CIDC President Lynn Kelly
July 15, 2008
Learn more about the details of the City's comprehensive zoning framework and redevelopment plan for Coney Island with a brief recap of the June 24 Public Scoping meeting.
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Notice of Public Scoping
May 23, 2008
A public scoping meeting will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 6pm, at Lincoln High School, 2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, to hear comments from the public regarding the proposed scope of work for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Coney Island Rezoning.
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A Letter from CIDC President Lynn Kelly
May 23, 2008
Learn more about the Corporation's activities this spring, the recent modifications to the rezoning plan and the next steps in the public review process.
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CIDC Unveils Redesigned Website
May 16, 2008
We’ve updated our website with a fresh new design and expanded content. The site will continue to be a resource for the extended Coney Island community to learn about the many active projects, initiatives and opportunities in the neighborhood.
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A Letter from CIDC President Lynn Kelly
April 17, 2008
Learn more about some recent modest adjustments to the Coney Island zoning framework that have both strengthened our finalized plans and will help to move this critically important project toward completion.
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the doe fund, inc to provide sanitation services in coney island
April 10, 2008
CIDC will contract with the Doe Fund, Inc. to provide supplementary sanitation services in the amusement area during weekends this summer. CIDC takes pride in maintaining the street aesthetic in Coney Island as it works to improve the Coney Island experience for residents and visitors alike.
street banner installation to celebrate iconic coney island
April 10, 2008
The amusement district will soon play host to a colorful series of banners that will celebrate iconic neighborhood landmarks and traditions and the unique flavor of Coney Island. The vibrant images are expected to be on display by the end of May.
NYCEDC and NYC parks department commence restoration of historic B&B Carousell
March 24, 2008
Carousell experts and fine art movers arrived at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) in late March to delicately pack up Coney Island’s 89-year-old Bishoff & Brienstein (B&B) Carousell. The entire set of colorful antique horses and other Carousell components have been temporarily transferred to Marion, Ohio, where they will be meticulously restored by a team led by Todd Goings of Carousells & Carvings, Inc. (C&C), a nationally recognized expert in the field.
CIDC announces student writing competition: my vision of the future of coney island
March 14, 2008
Coney Island Development Corporation is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the First Annual Student Writing Competition for students in Coney Island in grades 1 through 12. The goal of the competition is to encourage the youth of Coney Island to think of themselves as community stakeholders and to promote awareness of their roles in the future of Coney Island. Submissions of up to 500 words are being accepted now through April 18.
The City of New York to Hold Public Hearing on the Proposed Scope of Work for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Coney Island Rezoning
February 13, 2008
Visit the Office of Environmental Coordination for more info.
CIDC Hosts Community Information Sessions on the City’s Rezoning Plans for Coney Island
January 8, 2008
CIDC and the New York City Department of City Planning hosted three well-attended information sessions on January 7th and 8th to share details and address questions regarding the City’s rezoning framework for the Coney Island amusement and entertainment area.
NYCEDC and NYC Parks Announce Selection of EDAW and Rockwell Group as Design Team for Steeplechase Plaza
January 3, 2008
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in cooperation with the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks), has selected a consultant team headed by EDAW Inc. and Rockwell Group for design services for Steeplechase Plaza, a key component of CIDC's Strategic Plan.
