Public Scoping
Hearing

On June 24th, the City held a public meeting at Lincoln
High School to hear comments on the proposed scope of environmental review for the Coney Island Rezoning. Several hundred Coney Island residents, landowners, and amusement advocates attended.
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B&B Carousell Restoration Update

In March, the B&B Carousell was carefully transported to Marion, Ohio to be restored by an expert team led by Todd Goings of Carousells & Carvings, Inc. The team is analyzing the current condition of the Carousell and its pieces, including the murals, paintings, machinery, and ticket booth. Click below to watch a time lapse video showing progress of the restoration.
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Student Writing Competition Winners

Earlier this spring, CIDC sponsored the first annual student writing competition for Coney Island youth. The theme was "My Vision for the Future of Coney Island". The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 3rd at the New York Aquarium. Winning essays can be viewed on our site.
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Job Readiness Workshop Series

Over 60 people from the Coney Island Community attended CIDC's Job Readiness Workshop Series. A variety of different workshops comprised the series, including: Resume Basics, Non-Traditional Employment for Women, Job Search Techniques, Interview Skills and Dress for Success, and How to Get a Civil Service Job.
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Coney Island Career Opportunities Fair

The August 1st Coney Island Career Opportunities Fair was a resounding success. The fair featured 30 employers and 14 training providers representing a diverse cross section of career opportunities. There were over 400 attendees, more than 60% of which are residents of Coney and the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Get Involved

The efforts to preserve and grow Coney Island are at their most critical point in decades. There are many ways to show your support for the revitalization efforts.
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ABOUT CIDC

Coney Island Development Corporation (CIDC) is committed to stimulating economic growth in Coney Island while maintaining the vital historic character of the area. To learn more about what we do, please visit us at thecidc.org.


CONTACT CIDC

For more information about any of these exciting initiatives or if you have questions, please call 212.312.4233.