Coney Island

The waters around the Coney Island Mermaid Parade’s immediate future appear to have stabilized in a hurry. Just a few weeks ago, Coney Island USA, the non-profit behind the annual neighborhood-wide event, launched a crowdfunding campaign to ensure it could return for its 44th installment this summer. And now, it seems to have not only…

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade needs some help staying afloat this year. Ahead of this summer’s return for what would be its 44th installment, Coney Island USA, the local non-profit behind the glammed-out and themed parade that takes over Surf Avenue and the boardwalk for a gorgeous June day (save for a few of those…

The checklist for your next trip to the People’s Playground is about to get a little longer. Sure, there’s the requisite stops at Nathan’s, the Wonder Wheel, and the Cyclone, but a new escape room is also looking to make a name for itself amongst Surf Avenue’s storied attractions. On March 21, the Coney Escape…

Perhaps some of you are old enough to remember when Instagram was relatively young, and graffiti artist Banksy used it to announce where his latest works could be found, turning previously unremarkable walls of the city into mobbed-out pay-per-view events. This was just after Sandy in October 2013, and the enigmatic graffer had seemingly taken…

Fireworks in Brooklyn aren’t exactly a novel or irregular occurrence. Hell, you’re liable to come across a stray bottle rocket, sparkler, Roman candle, or, frankly, something unseasonably large and loud, on any night after Memorial Day. But with the Fourth of July now just days out, if you haven’t already, it’s time to start scouting…

Actor Yura Borisov, called the “Ryan Gosling of Russia” by director Sean Baker, was until recently mostly known for winning Best Leading Actor at The Golden Eagle Awards (the country’s Academy Awards equivalent) back home in 2021. Borisov was nominated that year for portraying Mikhail Kalashnikov in a 2020 propaganda film named after the military…

Update: A previous version of this article stated that 90 percent of Luna Park rides and vendors would be demolished or displaced by the proposal. A spokesperson for the developers has reached out to BKMAG to insist this would not be the case. They provided a project map from the developers for us to review,…

Looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve? We’ve got you covered. It’s the last weekend of 2024, so it’s worth reflecting on the past. We’ve got many possible pasts for you to reflect on this weekend. If you’re a roots music fan of a certain age, you undoubtedly worshipped…

The iconic 1979 film follows a Coney Island gang’s epic journey home — now it’s getting the ‘Hamilton’ treatment.

Editor’s Note: When we partnered with American real estate company Douglas Elliman to present Brooklyn’s 20 Best Blocks, we wanted to make sure that this came from a sincere place—so we connected with Brooklyn’s own The Sunday Photographer a.k.a Matthew DeFrenza to take us on a journey throughout the borough to show us his favorite blocks. Douglas Elliman is New York…