Nov. 18, 2024 By Jada Camille Luna Park’s Frost Fest is set to return to Coney Island, transforming the iconic amusement park into a festive winter wonderland. The second annual celebration kicks off on Nov. 23, promising an array of holiday-themed activities for visitors of all ages. The holiday event will feature traditional seasonal…
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…
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…