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This Sept. 8 photo provided by the Green-Wood Historic Fund shows a wooden horse from an amusment park carousel built by William Mangels in an exhibit of his creations at the the Green-Wood Cemetery, where he is buried.

Exhibition looks at genius of Brooklyn carousel inventor

Coney Island's historic B&B Carousell is among several vintage attractions still thrilling visitors at the famous amusement park today. What parkgoers may not know is that William Mangels designed and built it. … Full Article
 
Lit up in all its golden glory, the Coney Island Parachute jump became part of the Go Gold for Cancer effort on Sept. 5.

Coney Island Parachute Jump lit in gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Brooklyn’s Eiffel Tower went gold for childhood cancer on Friday. … Full Article
 
Everyone knew about Paul Litvak’s arm going into Lincoln’s first game of the year, but he shocked everyone by running for more than 50 yards and two touchdowns in a big 28-6 victory over Tottenville in a PSAL championship game rematch.

Lincoln football reintroduces itself with huge win over Tottenville

As Lincoln's head coach Shawn O'Connor watched for his team's reaction as a new banner was unveiled celebrating last season's championship, he liked what he saw — nothing. … Full Article
 
The Coney Island Parachute Jump will light up gold Friday evening as part of a global initiative to raise awareness for childhood cancer.

Coney Island Parachute Jump ‘goes gold’ for Childhood Cancer Awareness Friday

The Coney Island community is invited to join Councilmember Mark Treyger; Zamperla, owner of the Coney Island Parachute Jump; parents and advocates on Friday evening as the Parachute Jump lights up gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer as part of a global initiative called The Gold W … Full Article
 
Paul Litvak dropped 80 pounds since last offseason to prepare to be Lincoln’s starting quarterback this year. He’ll try to lead Lincoln to its second consecutive PSAL championship this year and its third in four years.

Lincoln’s names have changed, but the talent remains

While standing on the sidelines at Yankee Stadium watching quarterback Javon Moore lead Lincoln High School to a championship last season, Paul Litvak thought to himself that he would have the same opportunity this year except for one problem — he weighed 300 pounds. … Full Article
 
Bruce Miller went from growing up as one of Nathan's big fans to one of its executives.

Nathan’s Famous operations director discusses Brooklyn roots

In today's economy, where it is normal for people to go through several careers and many different jobs during their lifetime, Brooklyn native and Senior Director of Company Operations at Nathan's Famous, Bruce Miller, told t … Full Article
 
Zev Kaplowtitz, Nissi Andrusier, Mendy Rapoport, Yitzy Smith, Aaron Black, Aaron Kerben, Eli Black. Photo via Lisa Miller

3,000-mile charity bike ride finishes in Brighton Beach

A 3,000-mile charitable bike ride from Los Angeles to New York City made its final stop in Brighton Beach Sunday afternoon. Participants of the Investors Bank Bike 4 Friendship Tour were raising money for special needs children as they began their journey out west nearly 40 days ago. … Full Article
 
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Cancer awareness advocates vow to keep putting pressure on Empire State Building

Advocates for children with cancer scored a major victory when the owners of the Parachute Jump, the famous Coney Island landmark, agreed to a request to light the tower in gold in tribute to kids with cancer next month. … Full Article
 
William Petrosino, left, mixes sand with water while carving a dragon and castle with Dartya Feklistova during a sand sculpting contest in Coney Island on Aug. 16. Proceeds from the contest will go toward helping residents still rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy. AP Photos/Julie Jacobson

Coney Island hosts annual sand sculpting contest

Castles and other sandy sculptures rose into the Coney Island air Aug. 16, vying for best creations under the Brooklyn boardwalk. … Full Article
 
The beach at Coney Island looks calm in this photo taken early Wednesday morning, but there was a great deal of concern when a 10-year-old girl found a gun while she was playing at the shoreline on Monday afternoon. Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Girl finds loaded gun on beach at Coney Island

The beach at Coney Island is supposed to be a place to find sea shells, not deadly weapons. … Full Article
 

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