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Coney Island

[koh-nee] / ˈkoʊ ni /


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In January, Mamdani memorably dove into the frigid waters off Coney Island to publicize his freeze on rents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

It will pass Staten Island and some beaches, including Coney Island in Brooklyn, before connecting to an existing pipeline network near Rockaway Beach in Queens.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Scattered throughout the pages are evidence of his beginnings in Coney Island, where he seemed to excel in mathematics, the piano and the accordion.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

Every Independence Day, tens of thousands of fans flock to Coney Island with millions more watching on ESPN.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

“As soon as I get my strength back, I’ll take you to Coney Island right to the glass case where it is.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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