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2010

 

Brooklyn Chamber, City to help Coney boardwalk businesses fighting to keep leases
August 13, 2010
New York Post

History Project: Zamperla looks to Coney Island's origins in creating new Luna Park
August 2010
IAAPA

Coney Island named among Top 10 U.S. Boardwalks
July 2010
National Geographic

Coney Island celebrates Luna Park grand opening
May 29, 2010
ABC7

Luna Park Opens To Rave Reviews
May 29, 2010
NY1

On Coney Island, Job Hunters Look to New Luna Park
May 11, 2010
WNYC

Coney Island's New Luna Park: A Virtual Tour (Video)
April 27, 2010
Huffington Post

Coney Island's new Luna Park, modeled after original, will debut 19 thrilling rides on May 29
April 25, 2010
New York Daily News

Coney Island Getting a $30 Million Italian Makeover
April 23, 2010
The New York Times

NY1 Exclusive: Developer Describes Plans For New Coney Island Park
March 5, 2010
NY1

NYC mayor: Coney Island 'is coming back, big time'
February 17, 2010
Associated Press on Huffington Post

Planning the comeback of Coney Island
February 16, 2010
WABC

Coney Island Rides Again
February 16, 2010
New York Times

Coney Island will get two new amusement parks, 23 new rides
February 16, 2010
Daily News

2009

 

Water ride eyed for Coney
November 17, 2009
New York Post

Seaside dreaming: Fabulous new playland set to rise in Coney Island
November 13, 2009
Daily News

City moving quickly to use its new Coney land
November 13, 2009
The Brooklyn Paper

Seeking Revival, City to Buy Land in Coney Island
November 11, 2009
The New York Times

Mayor Bloomberg's Coney Island Passes City Council Easily, Deal With Land Owner Next
July 30, 2009
Daily News

Full Council passes Mayor Bloomberg's broad vision for Coney amusements, housing
July 30, 2009
The Brooklyn Paper

City Council Approves Coney Island Plan
July 29, 2009
WNYC

How to save Coney Island: Council must preserve the people's playground
July 6, 2009
Daily News

Ringling Brothers bring big tent to Coney Island this summer
June 18, 2009
Daily News

Planning Commission Approves Coney Island Redevelopment
June 17, 2009
NY1

City Planning OKs Bloomberg's Coney Rezoning
June 17, 2009
New York Post

Redevelopment plan would soon be a boon for Coney Island (Op-Ed by Seth Pinsky)
June 8, 2009
Daily News

At Circus Job Fair, No Thrill Seekers Needed
May 27, 2009
The New York Times

Hundreds cram Coney Island job fair
May 27, 2009
ABC 7

Wanna join the Circus? Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus is hiring
May 20, 2009
Daily News

Panel of Amusement Professionals Says Coney Island Must Remain 'Accessible, Open, Affordable'
May 19, 2009
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Amusement Park Bigwigs Ponder Coney Island's Future
May 13, 2009
NY1

Marty Loves Bloomy's Coney Rezoney
April 30, 2009
The Brooklyn Paper

Visions of a Circus at Coney Island
April 30, 2009
The New York Times

The Greatest Show in Brooklyn: Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus to perform at Coney Island
April 17, 2009
Daily News

It's Alive! Step Right Up and See for Yourself!
April 3, 2009
The New York Times

City and Developer Spar Over Coney Island Visions
February 16, 2009
The New York Times

Coney Island hopes rezoning will give economy a jolt
February 6, 2009
am New York

City: Rocket Will Soar Again
January 29, 2009
The Brooklyn Paper

After 6-Ton Donation, Astroland Rocket Sets a Course for Re-entry to Coney Island
January 29, 2009
The New York Times

Reentry for Coney Island Rocket
January 29, 2009
Daily News

Coney Island Rezoning Plan Certified, Heads To Public Review Process
January 20, 2009
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

City Begins to Evaluate Future of Coney Island
January 20, 2009
NY1

City unveils Coney Island revival plan: 'Wonder Wheel Way' to connect three iconic rides
January 20, 2009
Daily News

Coney Island Planning Moves Forward a Step
January 6, 2009
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

2008

 

Job Fair Offers Prospects and Training
November 20, 2008
WNYC

Trying to Uphold Coney Island’s Character, City Buys Wonder Wheel Site
October 16, 2008
The New York Times

City buys a key Coney parcel
October 16, 2008
The Brooklyn Paper

City Pays $11 M. For Coney Site Once Sought by Thor
October 15, 2008
The New York Observer

New York City to Buy Historic Coney Island Land for $11 Million
October 15, 2008
Bloomberg.com

Be 'Very, Very Scared' of Coney Island Without Rezoning, City Warns
September 18, 2008
The New York Observer

Astroland gets shot at second life as officials push to keep park open
September 9, 2008
Daily News

Big Wheel Keep on Turnin': Despite Reports, Coney Island has NOT 'Closed'
September 9, 2008
About.com Guide to Theme Parks

Fox 5 News – Coney Island
August 22, 2008
Fox 5 News: Eyewitness News at 10:00

Career Opportunities Fair Held in Coney Island
August 20, 2008
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Future Of Astroland Remains Unceratin
August 14, 2008
NY1

Coney Island's Latest Roller Coaster Ride
July 28, 2008
Gotham Gazette

Beaches, Coney Island Set To Open For Summer Season
June, 2008
NY1

Coney Island Is Spruced Up and Waiting for the Crowds
May 30, 2008
The New York Times

Coney Island vendors relish 3-day holiday weekend
May 24, 2008
Daily News

New Yorkers pick local beaches for wallet-friendly stay-cations
May 24, 2008
Daily News

Beach Season Opening At Coney Island Draws Protesters
May 22, 2008
NY1

It's the Coney hearts club
May 21, 2008
Daily News

City’s Coney Island Design Revised to Break Deadlock
April 17, 2008
The New York Times

The Last of the Coney Island Carousells Leaves New York
March 27, 2008
New York Magazine

Historic Coney Island Carousell Begins Journey to Rebirth
March 25, 2008
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Coney Island Carousell is Dismantled for Makeover
March 25, 2008
NY1

Student Writing Competition
March 20, 2008
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Coney Est Mort, Vive Coney!
March 17, 2008
The Village Voice

Coney Island:Rides Again!
March 15, 2008
The Brooklyn Paper

Coney Island Development Corp. Names Nicole Robinson-Etienne Outreach Coordinator
February 11, 2008
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Coney Island:Rides Again?
January 7, 2008
BusinessWeek

Firm tapped for Steeplechase Plaza
January 4, 2008
Daily News

2007


Op-Ed: Bloomberg’s Plan is Saving Amusements

December 29, 2007
The Brooklyn Paper

Bloomberg Unveils New Plan for Coney Island
November 8, 2007
The New York Post

Plans Afoot to Restore Coney Island Carousell for New Spin on the Boardwalk
September 13, 2007
New York Times