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A $1.5 Billion Vision For Coney Island

Submitted by Raven Voorhees, Nov 14, 2006 19:07

Hello my is name Raven, and Im looking for an artical to do an essay on for my college reading and writing class. Im resident of Coney Island and have been for all of my life. Sometimes Im proud about that and sometimes It makes me very sad. Why? because for as long as I've been living here Coney Islang hasn't been the safest place to live. I came across this artical speaking about the rebirth of the amusement park. Which I think is a very cool thing to do because its so old. My only problem is, is that it saddens me to see people speaking so much about spending money on a new park and hotels to bring torist in. But not even thinking or caring about the Good people who have lived here for so long and would love to see change in the communities but all they're thinking about is kicking us out . I know this because the island is so small and there's hardly any room for us let alone building up new things. But I hope and pray that I find a way out before Im asked to leave. To whom this may concern I thank you for your time.

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Well it's about freaking time! I was born and raised in Brooklyn and will never trade Brooklyn in for anything... [MORE]	Joey Cancel	Jun 20, 2007 14:06
although i must say,,, i will miss the "old" Coney Island. The renovation will be great not just for nyc... [MORE]	a true bklynnite	May 22, 2007 12:42
I will definitely miss Gregory & Paul's, Paul Georgoulakos aka Chief . He is the best. I feel so bad... [MORE]	Evelyn	Mar 4, 2007 14:17
This just can't be happening. I have decided to use astroland as the bulk of a photography project for my... [MORE]	Teri	Feb 6, 2007 01:08
I lived in coney for approx 20 years on surf and 30th. We may hate to see the old Coney... [MORE]	Dee	Jul 26, 2007 22:52
I come from Sydney, Australia and have just visited coney island last month November 2006. From seeing coney island, it... [MORE]	mark bray	Dec 7, 2006 19:25
I still have very fond memories of my parents taking me and my brothers and sisters to Coney Island many... [MORE]	Raymond DeStefano	Dec 10, 2006 07:25
This plan sounds like a new Mall of America. With these huge high-rises, I don't expect to be able to... [MORE]	Rochelle	Nov 18, 2006 11:09
I cant believe there doing this this is terrible Coney Island id a landmark and you cant just knock it... [MORE]	AnnMarie	Nov 29, 2006 12:29
Coney Island is a unique and historical place. Sigmund Freud was seen there. Fatty Arbuckle and those of his era... [MORE]	JoJo	Jan 27, 2007 21:35
My memories of childhood have been revived upon reading this story. The half-moon hotel was our next store neighbor. Summers were... [MORE]	Joni Moskol	Nov 14, 2006 21:45
I am a resident of Coney Island and i have property in Coney Island. I hope that this project comes... [MORE]	Doel Santiago	Nov 14, 2006 19:33
Hello my is name Raven, and Im looking for an artical to do an essay on for my college reading...	Raven Voorhees	Nov 14, 2006 19:07
Dear Raven, Keep up the good work in school! it will help you go very far in life. Your point... [MORE]	royston	Nov 29, 2006 03:52
A modern Rollercoaster, games, 2 nice hotels, a movie theater and indoor water park, all good ideas. 40 story Condos... [MORE]	Shawn	Nov 14, 2006 17:54
I lived about two hours from Coney and came down a couple times a year. I now live in the... [MORE]	Out Of Towner	Feb 4, 2007 19:51

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