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Coney Island's small, 1890s lighthouse may be landmarked by the city
It's in the private community of Sea Gate. Family members of the lighthouse's last civilian keeper are keeping its history alive.
By
Catalina Gonella
Arts & Entertainment
Spring is here again: You can now ride the Coney Island Cyclone
Luna Park is open for the reason
By
Hannah Frishberg
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Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge: Doctors explain the thrill, and the chill
The annual ritual could boost your mood and motivation. But there are also risks.
By
Ben Feuerherd
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Human skull found near Coney Island boardwalk, prompting investigation, NYPD says
City medical examiners are looking into the remains’ origins.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
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Woman, 76, killed by solar panel in Brooklyn was out on grocery run, her husband says
City officials say high winds dislodged the panel, which then struck the woman in her head.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
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Community panel rejects Coney Island casino gambling proposal
The vote was 4-2 against the sprawling project, which would have changed the face of the beach community.
By
Arun Venugopal
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95-year-old woman murdered her roommate, 89, at Brooklyn nursing home, prosecutors say
The woman allegedly attacked a fellow resident of the facility with part of a wheelchair.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
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89-year-old woman killed in attack at Brooklyn nursing home and rehab center, NYPD says
Officers found the woman with head trauma at the Coney Island facility.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
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Manhattan prosecutors are learning to do more accurate witness and suspect interviews
Prosecutors say the goal is to gather more reliable information and prevent false confessions and wrongful convictions.
By
Samantha Max
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Coney Island girds for new housing, including hundreds of affordable units
Residents said they welcome the new housing, but worry about congestion and traffic.
By
Arun Venugopal
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