Brighton Beach is the latest star of the silver screen. The Oscar-winning independent film “Anora” is bringing new visitors out to the local Brooklyn establishments that served as the backdrop for the ...

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The vibrant Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brighton Beach and Coney Island are basking in the glow of Oscar success as “Anora,” a film shot in their streets, swept the 97th Academy ...

Although summer may be coming to an end, Coney Island is still bringing fun to America’s Playground with art and movies. The Alliance for Coney Island recently unveiled 13 new storefront gate murals ...

With the hustle and bustle of the city always on the horizon, there’s one place where you can go to relax and unwind. Just an hour-long train ride from Times Square, Coney Island gives locals and ...

If you thought Coney Island is some frozen-in-time relic, think again. It’s loud, brash, proudly weird, and full of life. Locals know it for its beach, boardwalk, vintage rides, seaside eats, and ...

Maybe it’s something in the water. Brooklyn’s Coney Island and Brighton Beach neighborhoods are driving job gains in New York City, even as the peninsula continues to struggle with poverty and housing ...

Over 400 student volunteers from across the city helped plant native beach vegetation along the dunes of Coney Island Creek Park this past planting season, part of an effort to combat flooding and ...

While some on Saturday were on Coney Island for the Cyclone and Nathan’s, others took advantage of the mild weather to catch some rays. The strong winds did little to keep sun worshippers from the ...

The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returned to New York City for the 2025 celebration Saturday. The colorful art parade dates back to 1983 and marks the official start of summer. Thousands ...

On a hot, sunny afternoon, Coney Island is packed with strollers, couples in locked hands, and generations of families. But above the crash of waves and the roar of the Cyclone, a quieter story ...