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Mayor Bloomberg announces the start of summer season at Coney Island, including open beaches and two new thrill rides, on May 24, 2012 (credit: Spencer T Tucker/Flickr)

Coney Island Ready To Kick Off Another Summer Season With 2 New Rides

Boardwalk Flight, a skycoaster that hurls riders 100 feet up and swings them over the boardwalk, and Coney Island Raceway,a new go-kart track, are the latest rides being added to the line-up at the Scream Zone.

2012/05/24

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

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

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