Apr. 4, 2025 By Miriam Norwitz The Coney Island Polar Bear Club announced this week that its annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge raised more than $60,000, benefiting seven local Coney Island non-profits. The event, hosted in collaboration with the Alliance for Coney Island, drew over 6,000 participants. The Polar Bear Club, the…
Nov. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen With just over a month left in 2024, brave Brooklynites can now sign up to ring in the new year in style — by plunging into the freezing Atlantic Ocean at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge. Registration is officially open for the plunge, which is expected to…
Aug. 20, 2024 By Jada Camille Coney Island’s iconic beach turned into a canvas of creativity on Aug. 17, as artists and enthusiasts from across the region gathered for the 32nd annual sand sculpting contest. Talented sculptors from across the region showed up on Saturday to showcase their creativity and skills, transforming the soft…
Mar. 11, 2024 By Jada Camille
Mermaid Avenue sidewalks are about to look a lot nicer, according to Council Member Justin Brannan, who announced a new trash clean-up program in partnership with the Alliance for Coney Island.
Nov. 27, 2023 By Jada Camille
A team of neighborhood nonprofits and businesses dished out a free and delicious Thanksgiving meal to hundreds of Coney Island residents at a holiday luncheon on Nov. 22.
Oct. 27, 2023 By Augostina Mallous Families are gearing up for a spooktacular time at this year’s 13th Annual Children’s Halloween Festival and Parade in Coney Island. Hosted by the Alliance for Coney Island and NYC Health+Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, this highly-anticipated event promises a day of delightful frights and family fun at Maimonides Park on Sat., Oct. 28, from noon to 4:00 p.m. “Halloween gives us the opportunity to celebrate childhood, impart important lessons, such as ‘scaring is caring,’ and welcome everyone to join us as whomever they want to be,” said Dan Murphy, Executive Director of the Alliance for…
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Aug. 10, 2023 By Jada Camille
Coney Island’s infamous sand sculpting contest returns on Aug. 12 for its 31st annual celebration.
Jul. 19, 2023 By Jada Camille
Old school car enthusiasts revved their engines at the second annual classic car show hosted by the Alliance for Coney Island on July 15.
Jun. 12, 2023 By Jada Camille
A group of Coney Islanders looking to aid the neighborhood’s business community got a big boost, as the city’s Department of Small Business Services awarded a grant to their efforts to form a Business Improvement District (BID).