Jan. 16, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Community Board 13’s Land Use Committee dealt a blow to the proposed Coney Island casino on Wednesday night, as it voted to deny developers’ application to alter land use restrictions to make way for the facility. After a heated two-hour meeting, the committee voted 7-2 against the application,…
Jun. 24, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Erica Price
Scores of colorful mermaids and sea creatures braved scorching heat and a summer storm on Saturday for the 42nd annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade.
Jun. 19, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Over more than four decades, the Coney Island Mermaid Parade — the marquee summer event in Coney Island, a haven for artistic and off-beat New Yorkers — has become known for its extravagant, glittering aesthetic.
Jun. 4, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Paul Frangipane
The A train got an A-plus on May 31, as Queerly Femmetastic, representing the triboro subway route, was crowned the winner of the annual Miss Subways pageant.
Oct. 11, 2023 By Jada Camille
Dress in your creepiest creature costumes and head out to support local southern Brooklyn businesses at the 2nd annual Coney Island Creature Crawl on Oct. 14.
Apr. 4, 2023 By Kylie Capuano
“The Congress of Curious Peoples” is set to arrive in Coney Island on Friday for the first of two weekends of performances showcasing an array of unique and unusual circus and sideshow arts.