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Latest Coney Island Cyclone breakdown is nothing to worry about, ride's die-hard fans say
The rickety 97-year-old ride breaks down from time to time, which locals say is part of its charm.
By
Liam Quigley
News
Nothing To Fear From NJ Roller Coaster That Rocketed Test Dummies Into Hotel Roof
Nothing like this would ever happen on the Cyclone.
By
Claire Lampen
Arts & Entertainment
Photos: Coney Island's Luna Park Opens For The Summer
The beachfront amusement park is now open for the season.
By
Paula Mejía
Arts & Entertainment
Cyclone Riders Forced To Climb Down Roller Coaster After Power Loss
The roller coaster shut down mid-ride on Saturday, and people had to walk 85 feet down.
By
Andres O'Hara
Arts & Entertainment
Photos: Coney Island Amusement Parks Now Open For The Summer
Nearly all the rides were open at both Luna Park and Deno's Wonder Wheel, with no lines anywhere.
By
Scott Lynch
News
Coney Island Cyclone Breaks Down Again Mid-Ride
People who enjoy getting stuck on the top of roller coasters were in for a real treat today.
By
Ben Yakas
Arts & Entertainment
The Cyclone Broke On Coney Island's Opening Day
Womp womp.
By
Jen Carlson
Arts & Entertainment
Photos: Coney Island Welcomes Back The Cyclone, Wonder Wheel & Luna Park
The first person on line for the Cyclone got there at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
By
Scott Lynch
Arts & Entertainment
Local Thrill Seeker Bummed Out That Cyclone's Rotting Wood Got Replaced
The Cyclone has new wood, and more speed.
By
Jen Carlson
Arts & Entertainment
275-Foot Tall Astrotower Now A Stumpy 92 Feet, Still Shrinking
Construction crews were working on dismantling part of the gyro tower yesterday afternoon, after officials became concerned that the tower was swaying excessively.
By
Rebecca Fishbein
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