Eight groups submit bids for New York's downstate casino licenses, promising economic growth, job creation and community ...

It will mark Chestnut’s 20th appearance. He’s won 16 times and holds the world record of eating 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals ...

Fantastical sea creatures, mystical merfolk, antique cars, marching bands and dance troupes took over Coney Island on June 21 ...

The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returns to New York City this weekend for the 2025 celebration. The colorful ...

Coney Island is one of New York City's most beloved neighborhoods, a longstanding symbol of its history and culture.

For generations, people from all over the world have flocked to Coney Island, New York, for summer fun. From the boardwalk to ...

These days, Coney Island is known for its roller coasters, Mermaid Parade, and Hot Dog Eating Contest, but back in the 1960s and 1970s, it was a very different story.Instead, the Brooklyn ...

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, attends the ribbon cutting and seasonal opening of the Coney Island amusement park area, Friday, April 9, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Phillips Cafe, known for its "Coney Island" hot dogs, operated in Fond du Lac from 1946 until 1982. Owners Steve and Virginia Phillips retired in 1982, closing the cafe after 37 years.

A leading candidate for city comptroller has found himself in a political pickle weeks before the primary election, stemming from a developer’s quest to build a casino in Coney Island in his ...