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Sketches Show Developer Plans To Convert Landmarked Shore Theater Into Hotel
The developer who purchased the landmarked Shore Theater in Coney Island earlier this year is considering converting the building into a hotel with a rooftop pool, according to sketches sent to the...
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Construction To Transform Historic Childs Restaurant Into Concert Venue Begins
Work to convert the historic Childs Restaurant in Coney Island into a 5,099-seat amphitheater and restaurant began last week. Construction workers were seen filling trash bags at the site, located at...
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Following Dispute, Community Board 13 Looks To Hire New District Manager
After eight, long, leaderless months, Community Board [CB] 13 is looking to hire a new district manager. The community board — which handles municipal issues in Coney Island, Seagate, as well as parts...
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Coney Island Avenue’s Chaotic Intersection Will Finally Get An Overhaul
After finally winning approval from community leaders, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving forward with plans to overhaul one of Sheepshead Bay’s most chaotic and lawless intersections....
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Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Movies Under The Stars, Civic...
Summer may be winding down, but there are still plenty of activities and events in southern Brooklyn this week. Catch a movie under the stars at Century Playground or show off your poetry skills at a...
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After Holiday Toy Drive Is Ransacked By Thieves, Community Rallies Behind...
Community groups and city agencies came to the rescue after a thieves ransacked the offices of a Coney Island charity and made off with donations for the group’s holiday toy and clothing drive. With...
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City Budget Includes Funds For Local Park Renovations, School Resources & More
New York City’s $82.1 billion budget — agreed to earlier this month by the mayor and city council — contains a lot of goodies for Sheepshead Bay and surrounding neighborhoods. City Councilman Chaim...
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Zero Waste Fall Leaf Collection Begins This Weekend
This weekend, the NYC Department of Sanitation is collecting your fallen leaves for composting, which they will use to support street trees and parks. Composting is part of the city’s Zero Waste...
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Mega Eatery Opens This Sun. In Coney Island Amidst Development Boom
This Sunday, a long-awaited mega-restaurant is slated to open in Coney Island’s restored Child’s Building — just in time for the Brooklyn Half Marathon ending on the boardwalk. Kitchen 21, adjacent to...
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Another Smelly Summer? Sewage Bacteria Swarms Coney Island Creek, Again
Last year, Beach Haven Apartments, a private luxury apartment complex was caught dumping 200,000 gallons of raw sewage per day into the Coney Island Creek, infuriating residents who say they weren’t...
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