89-year-old reverses SUV into 3 pedestrians on sidewalk in Brooklyn, killing 1
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition and no arrests have been made.
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.
Group of white teens 'brutally' attack Black 16-year-old at Brooklyn subway station: police
"These thugs are terrorizing Black children in this neighborhood. I want something done," the victim's mother said during a press conference.
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.
Woman raped by migrant at knifepoint in Coney Island, police and sources say
A woman was raped by a migrant at knifepoint in New York City near a popular beach boardwalk in Brooklyn, police and sources say.
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.
2 teens die while swimming at Coney Island Beach, police say
Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, died while swimming at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, police said.
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins his first men’s title at annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.
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.
Coney Island's Luna Park opens for winter Frost Fest, first time in 120 years
Coney Island's first ever annual winter wonderland hopes to be the new winter destination for thrill-seekers this holiday season.
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.
1 teen swimmer pulled from ocean off Coney Island; search continues for second
First responders managed to save one teenage boy from the waters off Coney Island, but the search continues for a missing 15-year-old boy.
FDNY to begin beach safety with surf rescue training at Coney Island Beach
The FDNY’s Surf Rescue Unit is conducting weekly training starting in May through October at Coney Island Beach.
Joey Chestnut wins men's hot dog eating contest after weather delay
Miki Sudo put down 39.5 hot dogs and buns to win the women's event earlier in the day.
'Mardi Gras for New York': Check out this year's annual mermaid parade in Coney Island
It’s June and the start of summer, the time of year sea creatures, mermaids and mermans leave the ocean and crawl out to Coney Island.
50-year-old man assaulted by a group in Coney Island subway
The group kicked and punched the victim, left him on the pavement and fled the subway station.
Coney Island bodega owner assaulted in possible anti-Muslim attack
Police are investigating the attack on 58-year-old Jamal Sawaid as a possible bias attack.