via Narratively
Sideshow 101: Good to be a Freak
The Coney Island Sideshow School seeks to pass on the art to new generations.
Tag: Coney Island
Last Call at Ruby’s, Barring a Miracle
Check out scenes from what could turn out to be the final party at Ruby's Bar and Grill, a longtime favorite on Coney Island's Boardwalk.
via The Brooklyn Eagle
Swimming for Veterans Off Coney Isl.
Soldiers and civilians alike braved chilly waters to compete in the First Annual Veterans Day 5K Charity Open Water Swim off Coney Island.
via New York Daily News
Scraping by on Scrap Metal
Hard times are spurring an increase in scrap metal scavenging.
via The Brooklyn Rail
A Tempest Blows into Coney Island
The Brave New World Repertory Theatre brought the Bard to the Boardwalk in production of "The Tempest," set on Coney Island.
A Tale of Two Neighborhoods
Coney Island’s picturesque diversity hides a deep political fracture. The …
Kyle Barnes
Age: 40 Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant Occupation: Security Guard Firs…
Michael Kravits
Age: 50 Neighborhood: Brighton Beach Occupation: Currently unemployed (di…