Ferris was hardly the first to imagine such a wheel. In fact, a carpenter named William Somers was building 50-foot wooden wheels at Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Coney Island; a roundabout ...

New Yorkers turned out in force for Saturday’s reopening of Coney Island’s Luna Park, with some arriving long before any of the amusement park’s workers. Bensonhurst’s David Zubin ...

"The Wonder Wheel is the heart of Coney Island, here in the center. And to alter that skyline and to change that, it just puts a knife in my heart," said Dennis Vourderis. Brooklyn Borough ...

The first 105 people on the line were able to ride the famous Wonder Wheel for free.

Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park held its annual “Blessing of the Rides” opening ceremony this Sunday. This year, the amusement park is also celebrating its 105th opening season. The first 105 ...

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn -- Luna Park, home to Coney Island's famous Cyclone roller coaster, drew a loyal, enthusiastic crowd to its annual opening ceremonies. Coney Island's self-proclaimed monarch ...

Luna Park at Coney Island officially opened for the season Saturday. The amusement park’s reopening coincided with unseasonably warm weather, with sunny skies and highs near 80. An egg cream ...

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Luna Park kicked off its 2025 season with festivities at Coney Island on Saturday. The park is also celebrating the 98th anniversary of the Cyclone Roller coaster ...

He is part of the majority of Cyclones players yet to hit a home run this season. The Cyclones play their home games at Maimonides Park on Coney Island. This stadium is notorious for its early-season ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - It's one of the most exciting art events of the year. Summerfair Cincinnati returns to Coney Island in about a month. We’re getting our first glimpse at the official poster ...