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

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The artifacts uncovered from the excavation of Coney Island so far are now housed at the Carver County Historical Society in Waconia.

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 ...

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 ...