Coney Island
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Famed as a beach resort and amusement center.
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Other early parks, including Coney Island in New York and Kennywood near Pittsburgh, have also remained open to this day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Jumping into the frigid waters of Coney Island in January for a pun on "I'm freezing... your rent".
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026
It will pass Staten Island and some beaches, including Coney Island in Brooklyn, before connecting to an existing pipeline network near Rockaway Beach in Queens.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025
That includes day trips to Coney Island, beach getaways and picnics at the park — my personal favorite summer pastime.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2025
Wick had known they’d be at Coney Island.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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