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lifestyle2 years ago

"Polar Plunge Tradition: Brave Swimmers Kick Off New Year in Chilly Waters Nationwide"

The annual Polar Bear Plunge saw New Year's Day swimmers in New York and Boston dive into icy waters, continuing a tradition over a century old. Thousands gathered at Coney Island and Boston Harbor, with some participants donning festive costumes and others embracing the event as a family tradition. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club, founded in 1903, and Boston's L Street Brownies both claim to be the oldest winter bathing clubs in the U.S. Proceeds from the events support local charities.

via Daily Mail|
##bostonharbor#coneyisland
human-interest2 years ago

"Coney Island's Final Countdown: Love, Protests, and the Fight to Save a Landmark"

Krista and Mike Howard, a couple who met and worked at Coney Island amusement park for over 30 years, reflect on the cherished memories they've created at the park, which is set to be replaced by a new music venue. Krista, once a lifeguard and later a trainer, and Mike, who rose from parking attendant to general manager, consider the park a significant part of their family's life, with their daughters following in their footsteps. Despite the impending changes, the Howards take solace in the memories they've built, which are commemorated throughout their home with Coney Island memorabilia.

via WCPO 9 Cincinnati|
##amusementpark#coneyisland
local-news2 years ago

"Coney Island's Fate Hangs in Balance as Protests and Plans Clash Ahead of Closure"

Supporters of Coney Island in Anderson Township, Ohio, gathered for a final rally to prevent the historic Sunlite Pool from being demolished to make way for a new $118 million music venue. Despite the Cincinnati Preservation Association's opposition to the demolition, the process to designate the site as a historic landmark would take four months, which is too long to prevent the imminent closure. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and its subsidiary plan to have the new venue open by spring 2026.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|
##cincinnati#coneyisland
local-news2 years ago

"Coney Island's Fate Hangs in Balance Amid Protests, Sales, and Uncertain Future"

Community members in Cincinnati gathered for a second protest against the closure of the historic Coney Island theme park, which is set to be replaced by a $118 million entertainment campus managed by MEMI, a subsidiary of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Protesters expressed concerns over the affordability of the new venue and questioned the need for another music venue in the area. The date for the start of construction remains unclear.

via FOX19|
##cincinnati#communityconcerns