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Revamped Coney Island Opens

Posted by: Nate Berg

31 May 2010 - 5:00am

A new amusement and entertainment section has opened at New York City's Coney Island. Long suffering from disrepair and neglect, the new development marks a turnaround. But some locals still object.

The reopening consists of 19 new amusements.

"The amusements are part of a newly defined 27-acre amusement and entertainment district, also including new housing, movie theaters and retail areas.

Critics originally worried the big redevelopment plan would kill Coney Island's traditionally offbeat character and put emphasis on retail rather than rides.

However, City Council member Domenic Recchia said the Zamperla rides were in the traditional spirit of Coney Island."

Full Story: NY's revamped Coney Island takes flight
Source: Yahoo News, May 28, 2010
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