Mayor Michael Bloomberg says 23 new rides are part of a plan to revive Brooklyn’s historic but mostly dormant Coney Island amusement park.
Roller coasters, go-carts and a human slingshot are among the attractions being announced Tuesday.
In November, the city announced its purchase of 6.9 acres in Coney Island for $95.6 million.
The city intends to create a year-round, 12 1/2-acre outdoor amusement park. It will be part of a 27-acre amusement and entertainment district.
The project eventually will include restaurants, movie theaters and retail.
Nearly 5,000 units of housing are planned, including 900 units for low- and moderate-income families.
(Source: WCBSTV)
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The city can afford this like a whole in the head!
Flatbush Bubby this money is ours from our very hard earned tax that we must give away but have no say as to where it should go. it’s sad to see our sweat spent on garbage when There’s so many more important matters to see to.
I’m sure the mayor sees this as an investment that will pay for itself with increqased tourism and additional jobs. Personally, I think he would get a better return by investing the monwuy with Bernie Madoff.