I spent my teen years in Coney Island. Brightwater Towers, right across from the aquarium. The screams from the Cyclone and the sea lions would keep me awake at night. Had numerous beach parties. Attended the very first Mermaid Parade. Got married at Primorski under the El. Nothing but fond memories. Luvin’ the CI.
PROS
- Stillwell Avenue is serviced by the D, Q, F and N trains. It takes a good hour to get into midtown, but so what? You live near the beach!
- Did I mention the beach? It’s best in wintertime, when there are no crowds. You can swim with the Polar Bears.
- Ethnic restaurants and lots of diversity (ok, lots of Russian diversity).
- Free concerts in the summer. I saw the B-52’s last month…..for free!
CONS
- Upcoming development is going to change the face of Coney Island. I know lots of folks out there are saying “Oh, clean it up. Nothing wrong with gentrification.” But I’d like to see at least some parts of NYC remain unique.
Coney Island vendors may get one more summer!
Coney Island
Save Coney Island
Coney Island Reporter
Kinetic Carnival
Making CI Green: Gotham Gazette
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I’m heartbroken over whats happening in Coney Island. Brooklyn will never be the same,
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