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Luna Park NYC (credit: lunaparknyc.com)

CBSNewYork’s Coney Island Getaway Guide

Despite the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, Luna Park at Coney Island has opened to kick off the 2013 season. With more than three miles of beach, this place is more than just the amusement rides it is most known for.

2013/05/23

Luna Park Ribbon-Cutting March 24, 2013 (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Amusements At Coney Island Open For Season, But Struggle Persists In Neighborhood

A symbolic opening Sunday marked the return of the amusement rides on Coney Island after the damage they suffered from Superstorm Sandy.

2013/03/24

Luna Park on Coney Island - March 22, 2013 (credit: Peter Haskell / WCBS 880)

Despite Sandy’s Wrath, Coney Island’s Luna Park To Reopen On Schedule Sunday

To celebrate, the park is offering free rides on the Cyclone Roller Coaster for the first 100 visitors on Opening Day. However, not everyone in the storm-ravaged community is feeling festive.

2013/03/22

Coney Island Cyclone (credit Monica Miller / WCBS 880)

Egg Cream Tradition Continues At Coney Island

With the smash of a bottle of egg cream against the Cyclone, the 2012 season at Coney Island’s Luna Park official began.

2012/04/01

(credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

PopUp New York: Coney Island

Brooklyn’s Coney Island is home to the world-famous boardwalk, amusement park, beaches and more. Meagan Brauer of PopUp New York brings CBSNewYork along for some warm and exciting summer fun.

2011/08/06

Mayor Bloomberg opens “Scream Zone” Amusement Park in Coney Island on April 20, 2011. (credit: Edward Reed/Flickr/nycmayorsoffice)

Mayor Michael Bloomberg Opens The ‘Scream Zone’ In Coney Island

Coney Island has opened its first new roller coasters since the famed Cyclone was built in the 1920s.

2011/04/20

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Brooklyn Daycare Owner Charged With Using Phantom Kids To Steal State Funds

DA Joe Hynes says an honest mom became a confidential informant and turned the tables on the suspect.

2011/04/12

New York City Buys Historic Coney Island Tract

Former Coney Island Roller Coaster Site For Sale

The former 3-acre site of a roller coaster at Coney Island is back on the market.

2011/03/04

The Coney Island Boardwalk - Brooklyn, NY - Apr 9, 2006 - Photo: AP

Coney Island Losing Longtime Boardwalk Vendors

A spokesman for the company that operates the new Italian-built Luna Park says letters were sent Monday to 11 vendors operating near the new rides.

2010/11/01

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Luna Park Will Stay Open Through October

Autumn begins Wednesday, but Brooklyn’s borough president says Coney Island amusements are still “red hot.”

2010/09/21

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Luna Park To Celebrate 1 Millionth Ride

Less than three months after opening its gate, Luna Park is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone.

2010/08/27

(Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Shake Shack, Atomic Wings Coming To Coney Island?

Nathan’s Hot Dogs may soon be facing some competition from a few trendy eateries.

2010/08/13

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