A Brooklyn teen who drowned in the waters off Coney Island near the iconic Cyclone rollercoaster had autism and epilepsy — and suffered a medical episode in the water just before he went under, his ...

With the hustle and bustle of the city always on the horizon, there’s one place where you can go to relax and unwind. Just an hour-long train ride from Times Square, Coney Island gives locals and ...

Although summer may be coming to an end, Coney Island is still bringing fun to America’s Playground with art and movies. The Alliance for Coney Island recently unveiled 13 new storefront gate murals ...

If you thought Coney Island is some frozen-in-time relic, think again. It’s loud, brash, proudly weird, and full of life. Locals know it for its beach, boardwalk, vintage rides, seaside eats, and ...

Over 400 student volunteers from across the city helped plant native beach vegetation along the dunes of Coney Island Creek Park this past planting season, part of an effort to combat flooding and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two teenage girls who drowned off Coney Island over Fourth of July weekend were sisters who had just jumped into the ocean for ...

While some on Saturday were on Coney Island for the Cyclone and Nathan’s, others took advantage of the mild weather to catch some rays. The strong winds did little to keep sun worshippers from the ...

An 18-year-old man drowned off of Coney Island Beach this week, the NYPD said. A lifeguard spotted a man Wednesday floating in the water near the Coney Island Boardwalk and pulled the unconscious and ...

The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returned to New York City for the 2025 celebration Saturday. The colorful art parade dates back to 1983 and marks the official start of summer. Thousands ...