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.
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.
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
