Feb. 20, 2025 By Adam Daly Coney Island is set to undergo a sweeping transformation under new city plans to bring 1,500 mixed-income homes to the People’s Playground, alongside substantial investments in the iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk, utilities, and other community amenities. The Abe Stark Sports Center will also undergo a $42 million renovation, including…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Joseph Packer For years, Coney Island has been left behind. As much of Brooklyn and New York City experienced a renaissance, Coney Island has remained stagnant. Part of this is because the city and state have not invested here and in doing so allowed our beloved community to fall by…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen A southern Brooklyn community board voted against changing land use rules for the proposed Coney Island casino on Wednesday night in the project’s latest setback. Community Board 13 voted 24-11 to deny developers’ application to close part of Bowery Street and purchase air rights above existing buildings in…
Jan. 16, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Community Board 13’s Land Use Committee dealt a blow to the proposed Coney Island casino on Wednesday night, as it voted to deny developers’ application to alter land use restrictions to make way for the facility. After a heated two-hour meeting, the committee voted 7-2 against the application,…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen “The Coney,” the casino seeking approval in the People’s Playground, will create a $200 million community trust fund to support the area if it’s approved, the development team announced on Thursday. A board of local stakeholders, who would determine how the money would be used, would oversee the…
Jun. 25, 2024 By Jada Camille
Coney Island hoopers’ dreams have just gotten brighter, thanks to a $50,000 donation that rehabilitated the basketball courts at Surfside Gardens.
May. 17, 2024 By Jada Camille
Developers behind the proposed Coney Island casino unveiled their latest plans for the gaming facility this week, along with new project renderings.
Mar. 12, 2024 By Jada Camille
Developers for the proposed Coney Island casino on Monday unveiled plans to include a rooftop green space as a part of their design.
Feb. 14, 2024 By Jada Camille
Coney Islanders Against a Casino, a group of residents who are doing all they can to oppose the proposed gaming center coming to the area, held an anti-casino panel and forum on Feb. 12.
Nov. 23, 2023 By Jada Camille Brooklyn was filled with the spirit of the holiday in the run-up to Thanksgiving. As families all over the world prepared for the food-filled holiday, it was all hands on deck as local leaders, elected officials, and support services gave back with food distributions, produce drives, and winter supply giveaways to make sure all Brooklynites had a great meal and some warm duds as the holiday season enters full swing. ‘No one should go hungry in our city’ On Nov. 17, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, food pantry UA3, and the Hispanic Federation handed…
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