Coney Island Mermaid Parade gains support and funding, but organizers say more is needed to secure the beloved Brooklyn tradition.

Last year the artist Vince Ballentine helped install a mural on the face of a hotel across from Kennedy Airport that shut down in the pandemic and was repurposed as affordable hou ...

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Coney Island’s historic Cyclone roller coaster officially reopened for its 99th season Sunday morning – complete with its annual “egg cream christening” tradition. Coney Island’s historic Cyclone ...

A critically endangered African penguin chick has officially joined his parents and 34 other African penguins at the New York Aquarium.

An African penguin chick on Thursday made its first appearance at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island. The juvenile penguin joined his parents and other penguins at the aquarium’s Sea Cliffs habitat ...

The Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead stands as one of the region’s premier destinations, welcoming visitors year-round to its scenic Peconic River waterfront location. Blending entertainment, ...

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — The calendar says winter is officially over, but keep the coats and hats available. The Coney Island Boardwalk welcomes celebrations of the seasons, even as chilly ...

New York City’s most iconic seaside playground, Luna Park in Coney Island, will welcome guests back for the 2026 season on Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 AM EST. Opening Weekend will be marked with a ...

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is asking for public donations to help ensure it can return this year. Coney Island USA, the nonprofit that produces the parade, said it is facing an “urgent financial ...

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — New York City’s beloved Mermaid Parade is at risk as its organizers face a “financial crisis.” Coney Island USA, the nonprofit that’s hosted the decades-old summer ...