Coney Island is one of New York City's most beloved neighborhoods, a longstanding symbol of its history and culture.

The team plays at Polar Park. First established in 1918 as a coffee shop, George’s Coney Island has been serving up some of the most beloved hot dogs in Worcester for more than a century.

Eight development groups have now submitted their final proposals in the fierce competition for New York's three downstate ...

Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello and Queenie Sateen led the procession as King Neptune and Queen Mermaid for the 43rd annual edition of the Brooklyn summer tradition.

Global Gaming Solutions, a business entity of the Chickasaw Nation, is seeking permission to build a $3.4 billion casino and ...

PREMIUM Our Nabes in Photos: The 43rd annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade June 25, 2025 Beth Eisgrau-Heller Burlesque Performers Bambi the Mermaid and Page Walter aka Lil Miss Lixx led the way with ...

After 18 months, the Coney Island cyclone screeched to life once again Friday. Some of the first to ride the iconic wooden roller coaster are brave for many reasons, but most of all because they ...

Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute By Susan Haigh, Associated Press | Posted - June 16, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is making a return appearance at this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. The 41-year-old had skipped last year’s ...

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is making a return appearance at this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

Joey Chestnut was banned from the contest that made him famous after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based proteins. The 16-time champ returns to Coney Island on July 4th.