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BAY RIDGE: Sewage games! Manhattan leads Bay Ridge, Coney Island in wastewater contest

Five teams of city sewage workers battled each other to repair equipment, test pollution levels in water, and fix leaky pipes during an annual contest at the Owl’s Head wastewater plant. Read more. »

Weird sisters: Sideshow women talk feminism in Coney

A panel of professional women will convene in Coney Island to discuss female independence and entrepreneurship — but don’t be surprised if they show up wearing nipple tassels or bedazzled, lobster claw gloves. Read more. »

Ruby’s Bar will be decked in Boardwalk lumber

The famed beach-front watering hole is in the middle of a Coney Island-style makeover. Read more. »

WEEKEND WATCH: Happy April Fools Day from the MTA!

We have only one explanation for the G train not running, the C line being derailed, and the Coney Island-bound F ending its run at Jay Street-MetroTech this weekend: the MTA is playing a cruel, cruel April Fools joke on commuters. Your move, Brooklyn.... »

Sun to help operate Coney Island ride

The Wonder Wheel is going solar! Read more. »

Last bump: Coney Auto Skooter may shut down by summer’s end

This may be your last summer to bump your a-- off in Coney Island. Read more. »

Casino lovers: Build a Boardwalk Empire on Coney Island

Now that Albany will allow seven Vegas-style gaming rooms to open in the state, residents want to make sure one of them will be built in the People’s Playground. Read more. »

PERSPECTIVE: Spend the money on the Boardwalk!

The Parachute Jump is a unique structure that deserves the landmark status it was granted in 1988. However, when funds are in short supply, they should be used to address the most pressing needs first. Rather than spending an additional $2 million, bey... »

Parachute Jump lovers: Hey Marty! Take the leap!

Amusement ride enthusiasts want Markowitz to put the money he’s set aside to lighting the Parachute Jump toward reopening the iconic ride. Read more. »

Nigerian princess and burlesque star to host Valentine’s Day bash

Princess Pat — a.k.a. musician and burlesque performer Patience Mukoro — will bear (almost) all in name of love and harmony in Sideshows by the Seashore’s second annual Valentine’s Day For Lovers and Losers party on Feb. 14 in Coney Island. Read more. »

Thrill Kill? Cyclone fans fear coaster will become kinder, gentler

Plans to update the Coney Island Cyclone have roller coaster fans worried that changes could take away some of its thousand points of fright. Read more. »

Revenge of the freaks! Mermaid Parade organizers expand their carny empire

Coney Island USA purchased Denny’s Ice Cream on Surf Avenue — and plans to turn the space into an arts center. Read more. »

CONEY ISLAND: Brooklyn reborn! Borough businesses back on Boardwalk!

The Italian landlord of Coney Island’s Boardwalk has seen the light, and will let Brooklyn-born businesses like Ruby’s, Paul’s Daughter, and Tom’s Diner take part in the re-birth of the People’s Playground. Read more. »

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