Nathan's Famous offering five-cent hot dogs
To celebrate Coney Island's reopening, you can grab a Nathan's Famous hot dog at its flagship location for only five cents every Thursday.
Coney Island's amusement parks reopen after a year
The fun is back on the boardwalk on Coney Island after more than a year.
Rescued harbor seal now lives at New York Aquarium
The seal, named Sidney, was likely born premature and left on the sand in Laguna Beach by her mother. She now lives at the New York Aquarium.
Death of baby found in Brooklyn dumpster ruled a homicide
The death of a baby found in a dumpster in Brooklyn last week has been ruled a homicide, police said Tuesday.
First NYC baby of 2021 born at Coney Island Hospital
The first baby born in New York City in 2021 was welcomed into the world at Coney Island Hospital, announced NYC Health + Hospitals.
Taylor Swift to release 9th album 'Evermore' at midnight
Taylor Swift surprised fans when she announced Thursday she would be releasing her ninth studio album, "Evermore" at midnight.
NYC's beaches and pools close for the season
Beginning September 8, if you want to enjoy the beach, you’re going to have to leave New York City.
Coney Island businesses making last-ditch effort to reopen before season ends
It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.
Coney Island businesses struggling to stay alive
It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.
Coney Island struggles as summer comes to a close
It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.
Gun violence kills at least seven; NYPD to bolster weekend shifts
More than 30 people were shot in New York City over the weekend and at least seven people were killed
New York Aquarium to reopen on Aug. 27
The New York Aquarium will reopen and unveil a new exhibit called Spineless.
Elderly man beaten to death in his Coney Island apartment
The NYPD is on the hunt for the person who beat an elderly man to death inside of his Coney Island apartment.
Charter schools navigate obstacles for fall semester
More than 1,000 students attend the grade school, middle school, and high school operated by Coney Island Prep.
Mayor de Blasio clarifies what is and isn't allowed at NYC beaches
The mayor clarified what is and what isn't allowed at New York City beaches.
Brooklyn Half-Marathon canceled
The Brooklyn Half has been canceled. NYRR has donated $100,000 to the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund through the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City.
Longtime Coney Island business facing possible closure
As the sun sets on Coney Island, a 19-year institution on the boardwalk may also be going dark... but for good.
Rising rents threatening longtime Coney Island businesses
The owner of a longtime Coney Island business says she might have to close her gift shop due to rising rent.
2020 starts on frigid note with Coney Island Polar Bear Club Plunge
2020 began in frigid fanfare for hundreds of people who splashed through the Atlantic Ocean during the annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club Plunge.
$170,000 stolen in Brooklyn safe break-in
Police in New York say a man broke into a safe at a Coney Island taxi medallion broker and got away with approximately $170,000 in jewelry and cash