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BREAKING: Another Astroland Season for Coney Island
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Jen Chung
Published Oct 24, 2007
Modified Mar 7, 2008
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Published Oct 24, 2007
Modified Mar 7, 2008
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Wow: The Daily News reports that Astroland will "open for one last season" thanks to a deal between Astroland owner, the Albert family, and Thor Equities.
Thor bought the Astroland property for $30 million in 2006, as part of its billion-dollar redevelopment plants, and it was suggested earlier this summer that Thor would let Astroland open for the 2008 season. However, last month had reports about extreme differences between what Thor wanted for rent ($3 million) and what the Alberts would be willing to pay ($170,000).
Carol Albert said, "Astroland is very pleased that its 300 employees will continue to have jobs, and we want to thank our many supporters and fans who worked so hard to keep Astroland open."
See you on March 18, when it opens again!
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