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Back on track: Cyclone spins again in Coney Island after safety repairs

cyclone in Coney Island

Sep. 7, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki, Adam Daly & Ben Brachfeld The Cyclone is spinning again in Coney Island. Luna Park, which operates the iconic Brooklyn rollercoaster, reopened the ride on Saturday Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. after being closed for the last two weeks for maintenance. The Cyclone abruptly closed on Aug. 22…

Coney Island Cyclone closed indefinitely after malfunction leaves riders hanging

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Aug. 26, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld The Coney Island Cyclone remains closed indefinitely after the iconic rollercoaster malfunctioned and riders had to be evacuated. The near-century-old wooden coaster’s train got stuck on the rails mid-ride on Thursday. Staff from Luna Park, which operates the historic coaster, escorted passengers off the steep, rickety tracks and…