Come to Coney Island on New Year’s Day for a protest and a swim. Starting at 10:30 am, folks will gather by Ruby’s to protest the eviction of eight of the Boardwalk businesses. Once you’ve worked yourself into a state of agitation, cool yourself down in the water at the annual Polar Bear New Year’s […]
As the end of the year approaches and everyone is still in the spirit of giving thanks, we wanted to thank you for your support over the past year. The summer of 2010 was a critical season for Coney Island, with many twists and turns. From the successful season of the new Luna Park, to […]
A lot of fun was had by all and a bunch of Coney Island films were enjoyed at the second Siren Screen Series on December 9th at the Black Horse Pub in Brooklyn. If you couldn’t make it, check out the pictures below to see images from the event. Many thanks to Johnny Salvatore for […]
The fight to protect Coney Island’s endangered historic fabric yielded an important victory Tuesday when the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to landmark the historic Shore Theater. The landmarking of the Shore Theater’s exterior is a positive development at a time when many of Coney Island’s historic structures are being demolished. The Shore Theater, if restored […]
We are saddened to report that Thor reduced the beautiful and historic Bank of Coney Island building to rubble last week. The 1923 classical revival structure had survived for nearly nine decades, testimony to the past strength of the Coney Island business community. We feel that this is both an unfortunate loss to Coney Island; […]
Come to the second annual Siren Screen Series! This film series was designed by our friend, director Johnny Salvatore to promote local filmmakers and Coney Island while also raising money for our cause. This year, the Siren Screen Series will be MC’d by actress Molly Ryman, who recently starred in the independent features “…Around” and […]
News that many of Coney Island’s Boardwalk businesses will not have their leases renewed has sparked an outcry among those who love Coney Island. While Save Coney Island recognizes the importance of revitalizing Coney Island and making improvements to the Boardwalk, we feel strongly that any redevelopment should include the businesses that have helped sustain […]
Several friends of Save Coney Island are putting together “Brooklyn Follies”– a special performance with dance and live music. The show features the “Hot Toddy Dancers”, international burlesque sensations World Famous * BOB* (who will host the event) and Peekaboo Pointe, as well as additional surprise guests. ONE DOZEN beautiful “HOT TODDY DANCERS” will shimmy […]
Don’t miss your final chance this season to join us in our walking tour of historic Coney Island! The guided tour will cover all the historic buildings along Surf Avenue, as well as Coney’s existing landmarks. We will discuss the famous history of the district and the importance of restoring its historic buildings in order to […]
Please join Save Coney Island this Saturday morning for a demonstration to preserve the amusement district’s endangered historic buildings. Four of Coney Island’ s most historically significant buildings — three more than a century old — are in danger. Demolition appears imminent. Developer Thor Equities has thus far ignored the pleas of leading historic preservation […]
