Yesterday, an NYPD squad car racing to the scene of a crime crashed into a light pole at the intersection of Surf Ave. & 25th St., injuring the two cops inside. The New York Daily News provided details:
Both cops were listed in stable condition with mostly bruises and lacerations from broken glass, authorities said. The driver of the car was believed to have suffered some broken ribs.
Sources said the cops were racing to assist housing cops nearby who had radioed for help to control a melee on Mermaid Ave.
As they were whipping down Surf Ave. about 6:30 p.m., the officers swerved to avoid hitting another car, sending their own out-of-control vehicle into the air.
Bloodied cops stable after Coney Island patrol car crash [The Daily News]
Image from The Gowanus Lounge / courtesy of Captain Nemo
Found on The Gowanus Lounge and posted by Captain Nemo on The Coney Island USA message board, the blue wooden fence put up last by Thor Equities has come down. Weather Thor Equities is intending to lease the stand or not is still unclear at this point.
The oldest living shark living at the New York aquarium dies. Bertha was caught in 1965 by a local fisherman and brought to the aqarium. Though it is not clear how long the life span of a tiger shark is Bertha was beleived to have died for reasons of old age.
The New York Post reports: "A beloved resident of Coney Island," according to aquarium director Jon Forrest Dohlin, Bertha "was a great animal and a symbol for the plight of all sharks in the wild."
Brace yourself for an adventure into the "Olde City" stylings of Vaudeville & the Historical Sideshow combined with Philadelphia's counter-culture influences. Dr. Zanzibar's hand selected performers will be conducted by His "Master of Ceremonies" Johnny Neutrino, your sly guide through an ever changingrepertoire of acts and spectacles.
We are all the Doctor's children, but Ladies and Gentlemen, these are His favorites:
Martin Ling - The Suicide King, master of the secrets of the Far East Fakirs;Danny Borneo -the mysterious "gentleman" of wild and astounding feats;Reggie Bugmüncher - the lovely orphelin français with an appetite for destruction;Heartbreak Heather Marie - Mistress of The Keys, will delight you with an amazing musical accompaniment to the insanity on stage
The Old City Sideshow Saturday and Sunday only, weather permitting! Runs from 1pm until 8pm. $7.50 for adults, $5 for children under 12 at Sideshows by the Seashore Corner of Surf and West 12th Street
One of the key features of the city's plans for a revitalized Coney Island is new hotels. In fact, Coney Island had quite a few hotels back in it's day.
Some of these hotels - like the legendary Half Moon have been completely destroyed. Several other former hotels are still standing, some with their signs more or less intact. A great selection of these signs has recently been posted to Lost City.
Last week, we reported that a song about Coney Island plays a central role in the new Harvey Fierstein musical, 'A Catered Affair.'
Now, you can actually listen to Fierstein sing the song, thanks to YouTube user berecat. The song, which uses Coney Island as a metaphor for living life to its fullest, is quite moving, and well worth a listen.
"Coney Island" From "A Catered Affair" A New Musical
Description: The song "Coney Island" by John Bucchino from the new musical "A Catered Affair". The vocal is performed by Harvey Fierstein (who als o wrote the book for the show). It is currently playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
Stefan Falke, a New York based German photographer - has posted an interesting 'photo dance video' on his blog: Stefan Falke's Eye. The video was out together by its subject, the Trinidadian dancer and choreographer Makeda Thomas, using photographs taken by Falke at Coney Island last summer. The video also features music by Raw Artistic Soul featuring Wunmi.
The video is quite interesting, particularly in the way in which still photography is used to capture movement. It's also great to see a photographer using Coney Island in his work in such an innovative way, considering how many photographers tend to take the same few stock Coney shots.
Yesterday, an NYPD squad car racing to the scene of a crime crashed into a light pole at the intersection of Surf Ave. & 25th St., injuring the two cops inside. The New York Daily News provided details:
