coney island usa

Something must be in the air, as this weekend brings us not one but two giant festivals (along with the debut of one that could prove to be a future institution). There’s the New York Comedy Festival (with shows all over the city), the Brooklyn Folk Festival, and Playback, the newcomer at BAM that’s turning…

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…