Coney Island casino plan rejected as Bronx proposal advances

A community advisory committee voted Monday against a casino proposal in Coney Island, rejecting it in a 4-2 vote.

Mom recounts alleged Coney Island kidnapping attempt: 'Stranger with my son'

"It was scary," the child told FOX 5 NY. "I bumped into the guy to go to the candy shop, get popcorn, and the guy threw me on the ground for no reason."

Luna Park reopens with Cyclone’s 98th birthday bash

To celebrate the milestone, the first 98 riders of the Cyclone enjoyed a free ride along with the park’s annual Egg Cream Christening ceremony.

Man stabbed in the back, killed inside NYC subway station

A man was stabbed in the back and killed on a NYC subway platform in Coney Island, Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

Iconic Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster shut down indefinitely

With the end of NYC summer in sight, the iconic Coney Island Cyclone in Brooklyn was placed out of service indefinitely on Friday after the 97-year-old roller coaster malfunctioned a day prior.

Hero FDNY EMT saves 3 in dramatic Coney Island water rescue

FOX 5 NY spoke with FDNY Mitch Tarnapolsky, who saved three people from drowning in the waters off of Coney Island this past weekend.

Joey Chestnut banned from 2024 Nathan's hotdog eating contest

Eating superstar Joey “Jaws" Chestnut is banned from competing in the event that made him a household name: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Wildlife advocates bust illegal exotic animal photoshoots on Coney Island

Animal advocates are reminding New Yorkers that wild exotic animals are illegal in New York City, and pushing for them to be made illegal in the rest of the state.