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Coney Island beach with ferris wheel in background

A Third New York City Casino Bid Eyes Coney Island

Coney Island is the site for a third public proposal for a casino in New York City, as developers and gaming partners bid for licenses.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

July 4 at Coney Island: A Look at New York City at Its Best

Here are some of the sights from July 4 at Coney Island—where New York City comes out to be it’s New York City best.
By Harmon Leon

The Best New York City Beaches to Hit Up This Summer—And the One to Avoid

Beach season is finally here.
By Madina Toure
Serena Malfi (Dorabella) wows Coney Island in 'Cosi Fan tutte".

‘Così Fan Tutte’ May Be Misogynistic, But Somehow the Met Made It Worse

By James Jorden
Kate Winslet in Wonder Wheel.

Woody Allen’s ‘Wonder Wheel’ Is Kate Winslet’s Best in Years

By Rex Reed
Frankie, played by Harris Dickinson (right), and his crew in Beach Rats.

Harris Dickinson’s Career-Making Debut Rescues ‘Beach Rats’ From Oblivion

By Rex Reed
A Surfer on Rockaway Beach.

Thanks, Hermine: New York City Beaches Will Be Closed During Labor Day Weekend

By Jillian Jorgensen
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 29: A life guard watches beach goers in Coney Island on May 29, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. New York City is experiencing higher than average temperatures for the holiday weekend.

Afternoon Bulletin: Sharks Spotted at Coney Island, a Look Into Mayor’s Gym Routine

By Dani Blum
The Crowd at Pier 17

Free Music Festivals Bring Out the Best in Humanity (No, Really)

By Justin Joffe
John Ahearn's art wall at Coney Art Walls June 8.

Native Son: Joe Sitt Presents Second Annual Coney Art Walls With Jeffrey Deitch

By Liam La Guerre
A dealer’s feet at Art Basel.

Heels Still a Must for Female Dealers, Louvre Reopens After Flooding

By Alanna Martinez
Democratic candidate Pamela Harris flanked by Councilman Mark Treyger and State Senator Diane Savino.

Heastie Ally Draws Challenge in Southern Brooklyn

By Will Bredderman
Is this the filming site for an upskirt movie they didn't tell us about? (Getty).

Afternoon Bulletin: Call for Cheap MetroCards, Sanders Eats Hotdog With Michael Stipe

By Jas Chana
Assemblywoman Pamela Harris with supporters.

Rare Black Representative Elected to Majority White Seat in Brooklyn

By Will Bredderman
Democrat Pamela Harris, left, and Republican Lucretia Regina-Potter, right (Photo: Will Bredderman for Observer)

Brooklyn Assembly Debate Devolves Into Shouting Match Over Planned Parenthood Videos

By Will Bredderman
Democrat Pam Harris, left, debates Republican Lucretia Regina-Potter (Photo: Will Bredderman for Observer).

Accusations of Corruption Fly at Brooklyn Assembly Debate

By Will Bredderman
Carly Fiorina. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Next Week/This Week: iCarly

By Observer Politics Team
Democratic candidate Pamela Harris flanked by Councilman Mark Treyger and State Senator Diane Savino.

Brooklyn Democrats Nominate Black Candidate for Majority White Assembly Seat

By Will Bredderman
Ex-Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny with his former chief-of-staff Kate Cucco.

Resigning Brooklyn Assemblyman Backs Chief of Staff as Successor

By Will Bredderman
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Afternoon Bulletin: Former Bee Detective Finds 40,000 Bees in Queens Home

By Aisling Brennan
Coney Island's Mermaid Parade (Steve Cernin/Getty Images)

Food Fair! Street Art! Jeffrey Deitch! Coney Island! A Blowout’s Coming to Brooklyn

By Alanna Martinez
That's quite a jolt. (Getty)

Afternoon Bulletin: Cyclone Breaks Down, Citi Bike Revamp and More

By Jennifer Neufeld
Public Advocate Letitia James.

Walking the Plank: Letitia James Blasts Bill de Blasio Over Boardwalk Plan

By Ross Barkan
State Senator Diane Savino in Coney Island. (Photo: Savino Campaign)

Savino: Grimm’s Coney Island Comment ‘Offensive on So Many Levels’

By Jillian Jorgensen
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