Polish Jewish immigrant Nathan Handwerker opened the first Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand on Coney Island in 1916. Fellow immigrants flocked to his Brooklyn shop, eager to get their hands on his ...

The visit by Denmark's King Frederik X aims to show unity with Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island. Denmark's King Frederik X has arrived in ...

Developers of the project say it would bring new energy and economic opportunity to the neighborhood. Some residents argue the area needs more green space and youth-oriented facilities instead.

This project will construct new, attractive entrances to the beach and boardwalk at Brighton 2nd Street and West 33rd Street featuring new accessible ramps, stairs, seating areas, paths, benches, ...

With more than a century under its belt, having opened its doors in 1921, the diner is still a go-to spot for coney island classics served with consistency and in an essential greasy-spoon environment ...

A teen carrying a gun was shot to death blocks from his Coney Island home, cops said Monday. Javon Johnnie, 18, was shot in the chest near W. 36th St. and Surf Ave. at about 5 p.m. Sunday.

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) -- An 18-year-old was shot and killed a block away from the Coney Island Boardwalk. It happened just before 5 p.m. Sunday on Surf Avenue at 36th Street. Police say ...

In a chilling Sunday afternoon scene, an 18-year-old was shot dead near Coney Island, leaving a community on edge and ... in the area in response to the incident and similar recent events. “There are ...

Tendaberry offers an unflinching look at resilience and identity in modern America. In Coney Island, an adrift young woman must navigate an uncertain path alone after her boyfriend Yuri must leave ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - It's one of the most exciting art events of the year. Summerfair Cincinnati returns to Coney Island in about a month. We’re getting our first glimpse at the official poster ...