The explorer Henry Hudson, commanding the "Half-Moon," puts in at Coney Island before continuing into what is now called New York Harbor. According to tradition, his right-hand man, John Coleman ...

How Coney Island got its name remains a mystery, though theorists have drawn explanations from almost every stage of its history. A 1924 manuscript finds the answer in the pre-Columbian era ...

While Ted does not know the full history of Virginia Coney Island, his uncle Van Christoff ... the traditions, the pictures on the wall that people remember,” Ted said. The two plan to create ...

Since the announcement, patrons have been flocking to Coney Island for one last meal, one last look at the photos and paintings ... There would be trivia and history lessons mixed in with the ...

Luna Park, the world-famous amusement district in Coney Island, is set to open for the 2025 season on Saturday, March 29 at ...

In the early 1900s, Coney Island enticed New Yorkers to visit with its bathing pavilions, seaside resorts and amusement park. The Great Depression took its toll on the fun-loving spot, causing ...