Jun. 20, 2025 By Brooklyn Paper Coney Island is one of New York City’s most beloved neighborhoods, a longstanding symbol of its history and culture. With its amusement parks, classic boardwalk restaurants and businesses, and, of course, the beach, The People’s Playground is both nostalgic and ever-evolving. Come summertime, the nabe is a hub…
Jun. 17, 2025 By Olivia Seaman For many in Coney Island, the Parkview Diner isn’t just a place to grab pancakes or a burger — it’s home. The 24-hour diner has become an institution, serving good food and community to generations of Brooklynites. And according to co-owner Adam Fathelbab, that legacy runs deeper than…
Mar. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña made it a Queens double at the Oscars on Sunday night, taking home the Academy Award for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively. Brody, born and raised in Woodhaven, and Saldaña, who was born in New Jersey but spent the majority of…
Mar. 3, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Brooklyn took center stage at the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday night as “Anora,” which was based and filmed in southern Brooklyn, won five Oscars — including Best Picture. The dramedy tells the story of a young Brighton Beach-based sex worker, Ani, who meets and falls in love…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Adam Daly Williams Candy, a beloved 84-year-old Coney Island landmark, is enjoying a sweet moment in the spotlight after the film ‘Anora,’ which filmed pivotal scenes in the store, earned six Oscar nominations Thursday. The store at the corner of Surf Avenue provided a vibrant backdrop for scenes in the…