Protester Video: Amos Wengler Sings To Save Coney
Amos Wengler Save Coney Island Demonstration 5/22/08
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Amos Wengler sings Save Coney Island. Shot by Rob Leddy on a Canon Digital Elph.
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Amos Wengler Save Coney Island Demonstration 5/22/08
"Why do people love Coney Island? Not for strip mall, not for condominiums,” said protester Angie Pontani. “They love it for the amusement and the history and when we redevelop we have to focus on preserving that. And the major change in the city’s plan is now to reduce the amusement district."
"I think they believe were taking away the amusement area which is frankly inaccurate,” said Lynn Kelly of the Coney Island Development Corporation. “We are more then doubling the existing size of what’s out there today and we are providing uses in and around it that will compliment an amusement area and bring people here year round, such as restaurants, entertainment, retail bowling alleys, movie theaters."All in all change is what we need here in Coney Island - but the right change. The city should rethink the whole idea and forget about big business in Coney Island. They should somehow create some sort of template to allow the little guy to thrive here.
Here are some pics of yesterday's Save Coney Island protest which some feel was not the turn out that was hoped for. Unfortunately with all these rallies and protests it seems that the numbers of those with a desire to save Coney's amusements are not as large as needed to make the right kind of noise.Hip hopin' your way through Brooklyn to Coney Island.

Lola Staar needs your help to save and bring back her roller rink by making a generous pledge. For the gratitude, prizes will even be awarded, like; VIP passes, unlimited season passes, lifetime membership. But you need to act fast! The Lola Staar Dreamland Roller Rink also has a new website that you can check out.
Support your local Coney Island cultural arts organization...Coney Island USAIt's Time for the Coney Island USA Spring Gala!Come out and celebrate the 2008 season with us, as we kick off the summer with a big blowout at the Angel Orensanz Foundation. There's an Open Bar, and The Brooklyn Bombshells will teach you some swing dance moves so you can dance to to the stylings of our band: Lady Luck and the Suicide Kings.
Coney Island USA Spring Gala
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
7 PM to 11 PM
Angel Orensanz Foundation
172 Norfolk Street New York, NY
It seems Thor Equities has been busy keeping their promise. So far they have begun assembly on a new ride. A picture taken by Coney Island USA message board poster Screwtape.
Thor Equities is hoping to win your hearts by creating a summer dreamland this summer.
Their press release reads:
Joe Sitt: Bring On the Petting Zoos at Coney Island [New York Observer]
Thor Declares “Summer of Hope,” Brings Rides [Gowanus Lounge]
You can follow the discussion on the Coney Island USA message board here.
This opening beach day at Coney Island come out and help save Coney Island with the Save Coney Island Demonstration. 9:45AM will be the gathering for the rally to start at 10:30.
NO to High Rises in the Amusement District. . NO to Retail, Malls or Entertainment Retail in the Amusement District. NO to shrinkage of the Amusement District from 15 acres to 9 acres! YES to preserving Amusement Zoning in the Amusement District!! YES to keeping Coney Island the People’s Playground- providing accessible Amusements for ALL to enjoy!!
WHAT TO BRING:
Big Colorful Signs!! (see below for slogan ideas)Attend our FREE Poster making party on May 13th (details below)
WHAT TO WEAR:
We will be providing FREE Save Coney Island tee shirts to those attending the demonstration (while supplies last!!) or Wear the Save Coney Island colors electric blue, red, and yellow!!or Costumes! Glitter! Face Paint! Wear whatever costume that you feel expresses the Spirit of Coney Island!!
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!!: Download this Save Coney Island
Demonstration Flyer Make copies! Hang it up in your neighborhood! Pass em out!! Decorate your office with them!! Please help us promote these events!!
The Coney Island History Project Presents:
The development will run between Sea Breeze Avenue to the north, Surf Avenue to the south and West 5th Street to the west. The formal review process for the project is supposed to start sometime this year
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