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The Best Beaches In And Around New York City For Escaping The Heat Using Public Transportation

The Big Apple might not seem like an obvious beach city, but New York has plenty of excellent sandy spots that aren't ...
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Coney Island Boardwalk designated as a scenic landmark

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) -- One of the best-known waterfront promenades in the world is getting special status in New York City. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission voted on ...
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Coney Island breaks ground on Thunderbolt roller coaster

CONEY ISLAND (WABC) -- Coney Island is set begin work Monday on a new thrill ride to rival the famed Brooklyn Cyclone. Luna Park will break ground on a new steel roller coaster called the Thunderbolt, ...
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Hope Returns for Coney Island Ferry Service With New Research Plans

After years of setbacks, the Coney Island ferry effort is moving forward once again — this time with a research buoy off ...