Travel & Experiences
This summer could mark the end of Coney Island’s historic Astroland amusement park.
Sept. 1, 2008
World & Nation
Preservationists, a developer and the city are at odds over revitalization.
April 5, 2019
Coney Island’s future looks like a tug of war
July 12, 2009
The faded and peeling sign standing on a weed-choked median in Brooklyn is a sad reminder of times gone by: “Welcome to Coney Island--America’s Playground.”
Oct. 21, 1990
Reporting from Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pa.-- My current travels across the great American roller-coaster belt will put me aboard five of the oldest operating coasters in the world, including the very oldest at little Lakemont Park here in Altoona.
July 18, 2011
Sports
Clemens, Pettitte continue their close bond in Houston
Feb. 23, 2004
Taking a nostalgic ride on the world’s oldest roller coasters