Coney Island artists concerned about controversial casino proposal
An arts nonprofit says it's worried about the future if a controversial plan to build a casino in Coney Island moves forward.
Newcastle's Freight Island to take inspiration from New York and success of Manchester venture
Freight Island is inspired by legendary amusement parks Coney Island and Tivoli Gardens, and has already proved popular in ...
Iconic New York hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous considers sale
Nathan’s Famous, the iconic hot dog chain founded more than a century ago on New York’s Coney Island, is considering a sale, according to people briefed on the matter.
Oklahoma's first Wahlburgers now open: How to visit the celebrity family burger joint
The restaurant chain, founded by actors and brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg and their chef brother Paul, began in 2011 and ...
Bird flu hits NYC zoos: 3 Queens Zoo birds dead from virus, 12 at Bronx Zoo being tested
Over a dozen ducks and wild birds at the Queens and Bronx zoos have died, likely all due to the avian flu sweeping the ...
Photographer Arlene Gottfried: moments that reveal the life of a city
Arlene Gottfried, who took that photo in 1978, had a knack for catching people with their masks off and their humanity bared.
Sean Baker Traces the Road to an Unlikely Oscar Frontrunner: ‘It’s Surreal, Quite Honestly’
The director of "Anora" discusses the state of independent film: "I can't imagine having to break in now" The post Sean Baker ...
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For the benchmark price of one Vancouver home, here’s what you could buy around the world
A French castle, a Brazillian island, or a Thai resort are all on the market for the same as a house in Vancouver ...
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'Seconds count': FDNY response to Brooklyn fire that killed man, injured 2 others impacted by illegally parked cars
An overnight fire at an apartment building in Brooklyn killed one man and hospitalized two others, and the FDNY said that its response was affected by two vehicles that were illegally blocking fire ...
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NPS Ranger Tells the Story of Jacob Riis – with a Surprise Ending of his Own
On Sunday, February 2nd, visitors convened at the Ryan Visitor Center in Floyd Bennett Field to enjoy a National Park Service ...
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Two Residential Fires Displace More Bronx Residents
Two recent residential fires in the north Bronx have left more residents displaced, Red Cross officials said. An FDNY ...
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This 1950s-Style Diner In Montana Has Milkshakes Known Throughout The Rockies
The black and white checkered floor gleams like it’s fresh out of the 1950s, probably because it is. Red vinyl booths line ...