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New York City to buy 7 acres in Coney Island

City will pick up the land for $95.6 million.
Posted November 11, 2009, 9:41P | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy | Comments: 0

Phantom of the Opera sequel will take place at Coney Island

Music of the night will become music of the midway in popular musical.
Posted October 8, 2009, 10:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 51

Former Astroland owner says she'll bid for place in redeveloped Coney Island

Carol Albert says she'll bid to return to the famous site.
Posted October 6, 2009, 1:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

New York City Council passes mayor's plan for Coney Island

Despite criticism of the plan, council overwhelmingly approves the measure.
Posted July 30, 2009, 11:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Fans fight to save soul of Coney Island as Bloomberg plans move forward

Freak shows and carnival rides may be a thing of the past in new era, critics say.
Posted July 29, 2009, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Coney Island historian calls city and developer plans a "razzle"

Charles Denson says a lot is at stake, and that current plans are misleading.
Posted July 16, 2009, 11:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Battle for Coney Island's future keeps it locked in the present

City, developer and preservationists all have conflicting visions for the historic amusement area.
Posted July 13, 2009, 12:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

NYC planning commission approves rezoning for Coney Island

Officials say new zoning will preserve amusements and bring in 4,500 new apartments.
Posted June 17, 2009, 11:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Former Astroland owners donate star to Smithsonian

Eight-foot lighted star will be featured in the museum's new Air and Space facility, opening in 2011.
Posted June 5, 2009, 12:41P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

UPDATED: Advisory panel makes suggestions for Coney Island's future

Newspaper report at odds with statements from NYCEDC.
Posted May 15, 2009, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

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