Tag: ocean

A day at the beach: Coney Island’s summer magic draws visitors near and far

06-22-19 – Coney Island Mermaid Parade – Photo By Erica Price

Jul. 1, 2025 By Sofie Kato  With the hustle and bustle of the city always on the horizon, there’s one place where you can go to relax and unwind. Just an hour-long train ride from Times Square, Coney Island gives locals and tourists alike a chance to escape the chaos and find calm by…

Coney Island dreamin’: Rescued sea otters find new home at New York Aquarium

sea otters at new york aquarium

Oct. 18, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A pair of rescued southern sea otters have found a new home at the New York Aquarium. Pumpkin and Clover were rescued in California as young pups — one was less than a day old when she was found. As they grew, their rehabbers realized they were unlikely…