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  1. encounter
    Who Will Replace Joey Chestnut?Separating real controversy from kayfabe with the brothers behind the Nathan’s hot-dog-eating contest.
    By Chris Crowley
  2. a truly terrific new york listing
    A Coney Island Time Capsule in Trump VillageThe same family stayed put for half a century. Their furniture can be part of the deal, for the right price.
    By Adriane Quinlan
  3. rendering judgment
    Is a Coney Island Casino a Good Idea?Could be a recipe for job growth, could be the next Atlantic City dead zone.
    By Christopher Bonanos
  4. crime
    Three Children Were Found Dead at Coney IslandPolice say their mother is suspected of drowning them.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  5. the urbanist
    The Urbanist’s Guide to Coney IslandThe scariest car on the Cyclone, the best time to hit the Sideshow and where to get a incognito Paloma.
    As told to Katy Schneider
  6. sports
    Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest May Go High-tech Next Year“I doubt we can put the microchip on the tongue or in the esophagus,” says Major League Eating president Rich Shea.
    By Nikita Richardson
  7. encounter
    Out to Sea With Neil Gaiman and Amanda PalmerThe King and Queen of the Mermaid Parade.
    By Lila Shapiro
  8. New York Restaurant Quickly Cancels NRA Fundraiser After BacklashThe event at Gargiulo’s was announced just two weeks after the Parkland school shooting.
    By Chris Crowley
  9. controversies
    A Coney Island Restaurant Will Host an NRA Fundraiser Next MonthRaffles are planned for at least seven different firearms.
    By Clint Rainey
  10. the chain gang
    Carl’s Jr. Will Finally Open a New York City LocationIt’s located down in Coney Island.
    By Clint Rainey
  11. The Staten Island Beaches Should Be Your Summer DestinationA guide to spontaneous, easy in-the-city getaways to the beaches on Staten Island and Coney Island.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  12. NYC’s Best Beaches: Jones Beach, Rockaway Beach, Coney Island, and MoreHow and why to visit the best beaches in the New York area.
    By Julia Mead
  13. NYC’s Best Beaches: Jones Beach, Rockaway Beach, Coney Island, and MoreHow and why to visit the best beaches in the New York area.
    By Julia Mead
  14. New York City Beaches Will Have Free Sunscreen Dispensers This SummerThe Parks Department is installing 100 sunscreen dispensers.
    By Lisa Ryan
  15. lawsuits
    Coney Island’s Year-Old Wahlburgers Already Sued for Wage TheftFive employees claim the restaurant stole tips and ran an illegal tip pool.
    By Clint Rainey
  16. usa usa!
    Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating RecordHe ate 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
    By Tolly Wright
  17. Hot Dog Hustle
    Coney Island Superfan Reviving NYC’s Original Hot-Dog BrandFeltman’s is back, sort of.
    By Chris Crowley
  18. tourist traps
    Even the Times Square Characters Are Moving to Brooklyn“I don’t come to the Boardwalk to hang out with inaccurate versions of characters.”
    By Jen Kirby
  19. Interviews
    Wahlberg Brothers Just So Honored to Open a Wahlburgers in New York“…to me, you can’t have enough burgers.”
    By Claire Landsbaum
  20. crimes and misdemeanors
    Man Arrested for Smearing Paint on Brooklyn 9/11 Memorial “This is extremely personal.”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  21. step right up
    Rag & Bone Took Winona Ryder to Coney IslandWhere she played the claw game.
    By Véronique Hyland
  22. Coney Island
    Restaurateur Wants to Open Culinary School in Coney Island’s AbandonedPlans also include putting a restaurant on the top two floors.
    By Hugh Merwin
  23. bad ideas
    New York Beachgoers Fail to Appreciate Nazi Symbol BannerA good way to ruin a sunny day.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  24. photo ops
    The 2014 Mermaid Parade: Dante and Chiara de Blasio’s Coney Island Coronation Photos of NYC’s First Kids and other elaborately costumed participants. 
    By Bek Andersen and Caroline Bankoff
  25. Lawsuits
    White Castle Customers Who Were Arrested Win $32,500 From CityThat’s a lot of burgers.
    By Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
  26. bill de blasio’s new york
    Chiara, Dante de Blasio Will Rule Mermaid ParadeHeavy is the ‘fro that wears the crown.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  27. summer is coming
    Check Out These Dreamy Vintage Photos of Coney Island in the ’60sA ‘60s-centric preview of the new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York.
    By Jen Kirby
  28. accidents
    Two NYPD Officers Critically Injured While Responding to a Fire They got stuck in a smoky elevator.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  29. Redevelopments
    City Secretly Bulldozes Huge Community Garden Near Coney Island ChildsTwenty chickens out there need a new place to roost.
    By Hugh Merwin
  30. Coming Soon
    Plan for Historic Childs Restaurant in Coney Island Moves ForwardA summer concert hall and restaurant are coming to the boardwalk.
    By Belle Cushing
  31. Dolphin Surviving Brooklyn Water, for NowMemo to dolphin: Get out of here!
    By Joe Coscarelli
  32. brushes with fame and death
    Beyoncé Terrorized Coney IslandIn a good way! Except for one woman.
    By Kat Stoeffel
  33. Leftovers
    Dueling Cocktails at Donna; Ice-Cream Social and Boozy Gummy Bears at WhiskeyPlus: fake cronuts dispensed by people dressed like mimes, Pepsi wins over Coke at CUNY, and more in today’s leftovers.
  34. fox news
    Bill O’Reilly Thinks the Coney Island Mermaid Parade Seems Pretty Gay“I’m not being a wise guy or being offensive,” he said.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  35. neighborhood news
    Coney Island’s Swaying Astrotower Will Be DemolishedIt had recently begun swaying, a lot. 
    By Dan Amira
  36. scary things
    Swaying Coney Island Astro Tower Scared a Lot of People TodayThe swaying was normal; the evacuation less so.
    By Adam Martin
  37. scene stealers
    Street Style: The Most Dazzling and Mystical at the Mermaid ParadeCaptain Jack Sparrow was there, obvs.
    By Bek Andersen
  38. Fiesta Lime Mermaids
    Applebee’s Now Promoting Coney Island’s Alt-Culture Mermaid ParadeThe family-friendly chain may or may not have a contingency plan for six-foot lobster penises.
    By Hugh Merwin
  39. happy things
    Roller Coaster From Annie Hall Returns to ConeyThe new Thunderbolt is a bit fancier.
    By Adam Martin
  40. first looks
    Are Warby Parker’s New Frames Coney Island Inspired?They’d fall off on a roller coaster.
    By Julie Ma
  41. neighborhood news
    Coney Island Mermaid Parade Saved by Kickstarter, Amanda PalmerThe Internet defeats Hurricane Sandy.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  42. hurricane sandy
    Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade Needs a $100,000 Kick StartHurricane Sandy caused some budget problems.
    By Adam Martin
  43. Hot Dog!
    Coney Island Nathan’s Famous Damaged by FireThe Coney Island institution is scheduled to reopen this summer.
    By Hugh Merwin
  44. Coming Soon
    Coney Island’s Historic Childs Will Become a New RestaurantThe once-mighty Childs restaurant is coming back, sorta.
    By Hugh Merwin
  45. civic improvement
    They’ve Finally Found a Use for Coney Island’s Historic Childs RestaurantIt’s been a landmark long enough.
    By Adam Martin
  46. Reopenings
    Coney Island Totonno’s ReopensThe pizza temple, which struggled to open after Hurricane Sandy, reopened yesterday.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  47. Dog Eat Dog Eat Dog Eat Dog
    Nathan’s Famous Will Hold Hot Dog Contest Qualifier on March 23Everything will be back to normal, meaning bonkers and crazy, by July 4.
    By Hugh Merwin
  48. Pizza Heroes
    San Francisco Chefs Will Donate $5,000 to Totonno’s in Coney IslandMoney intended for Governor in Dumbo, which will not reopen, will instead be routed to the historic pizzeria.
    By Hugh Merwin
  49. coney balony
    Judge Rules a Plastic and Concrete Boardwalk Is No Big Change for ConeyNot enough to warrant a review.
    By Adam Martin
  50. Get Ready for a Shinier, Newer, Post-Sandy Coney IslandThe storm helped accelerate a change already in progress.
    By Adam Martin
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