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Coney Island Cyclone Celebrates 89th Birthday

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A New York City icon, the Coney Island Cyclone, turns 89 on Sunday.

To celebrate, the first 89 guests got to ride and scream for free.

The Coney Island Cyclone has been thrilling riders brave enough to hop on the wooden coaster for generations. Built in 1927, the attraction has been designated both a national and city landmark.

For more information, visit lunaparknyc.com.

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