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DUMBO

May 15, 2013

Brooklyn Half Marathon Kicks Off with Three Days of Parties in DUMBO

The Brooklyn Half Marathon winds through Crown Heights, Prospect Park and finishes in Coney Island.

New York City

May 13, 2013

Summer Outdoor Movie Schedules Announced

NYCgo.com has compiled a list of the free open-air screenings taking place across the Big Apple.

Coney Island

April 23, 2013

Dolphin Washes Ashore in Coney Island Creek

Authorities are investigating a dead dolphin that washed shore in a creek off Shell Road.

New York City

April 19, 2013

14 Train Lines Disrupted by Weekend Subway Maintenance

There will be service changes on the 1, 4, 6, A, C, D, E, F, G, J, M, N, Q and Brooklyn Shuttle.

Cobble Hill

March 13, 2013

Park Slope Playwright Explores the Mythical Side of Coney Island

"Wall, Ball, Summer & Fall" by Daniel John Kelley is the story of a boy who runs away to Coney Island.

New York City

December 30, 2012

Family-Friendly New Year's Celebrations and Activities

Ring in the New Year with activities that will dazzle your family and kick off 2013. 

Brighton Beach

November 12, 2012

Con Ed Customers Getting Angry After Two Weeks Without Power

After two weeks without power, Con Ed customers in Brighton Beach complain about slow service.

New York City

November 09, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Destroyed About 1,000 Homes Across City, Mayor Says

Another 80,000 suffered water damage in the hurricane's floods, Bloomberg said.

Coney Island & Brighton Beach

November 06, 2012

One If By Land, Two If By Shuttle Bus: Sandy Victims Head to the Polls

Free shuttle buses from the MTA were supposed to bring residents of flooded areas to polling places.

New York City

November 06, 2012

Medical Vans Provide Drugs and Aid in Hard Hit Neighborhoods

Mayor Bloomberg said the mobile medical vans will be staffed with primary care providers.

New York City

November 06, 2012

New Yorkers Fear Falling Trees As New Storm Approaches

After Hurricane Sandy, New Yorkers are afraid even more trees may fall during upcoming Nor’easter.

Coney Island

November 05, 2012

Disabled and Elderly Stuck in Coney Island Building Week after Sandy

Residents without running water have resorted to using the stairs as a toilet in the Ocean Towers.

Coney Island

October 31, 2012

Coney Island Shell-Shocked Amid Sandy's Destruction

Tenants were left without power or water with little idea of when they would return.

Coney Island

October 29, 2012

Thrill-seekers Head to Coney Island, Defy Cop Orders To Stay Away

Storm watchers checked out the massive waves despite warnings to stay off beach.

Coney Island

August 16, 2012

Giant Shark Tank Headed to Coney Island Aquarium

The New York Aquarium will soon break ground on a giant new shark exibit.