Man throws woman, 56, to the ground, steals purse
A man allegedly followed a 56-year-old woman off of an elevator and mugged her.
Coney Island Mermaid Parade fundraiser poised for success
With five days to spare, a Kickstarter campaign is just shy of the $100,000 needed to rescue the 2013 Coney Island [...]
Red Cross announces $1.25M grant for Brooklyn Sandy victims
More than a million in funds will help Brooklyn recover.
![[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] For the first time in nearly a century, Nathan's, the birthplace of the hot dog, in Coney Island has had to shut down for months due to damages after Hurricane Sandy.](http://www.metro.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/getty-160022742-157x117.jpg)
Sandy-battered Nathan’s Famous re-opens with raw bar
For six months, there were no hot dogs to be had on Coney Island. When Hurricane Sandy forced the original [...]
2013 Coney Island Mermaid Parade halfway to fundraising goal
When Hurricane Sandy tore through Coney Island six months ago, it devastated local businesses and poured seawater through the famed [...]
Man tries to rape 13-year-old girl in Coney Island
Police want to find a man who attacked a young girl.
Cops make arrest in Coney Island fatal shooting
Cops arrested a Brooklyn man after a Coney Island homicide.
Coney Island residents rally on park’s opening day
Coney Island’s Luna Park opened Sunday for the first time since Hurricane Sandy. While local leaders and longtime fans of [...]
Will the beaches be ready for summer?
Six months after Sandy wrecked havoc on city waterfronts, officials insist all beaches will be ready by Memorial Day, but some New Yorkers aren’t sure.
Sandy victims face ‘heartless’ tax hikes
As homeowners in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn continue to shell out tens of thousands of dollars to repair extensive damage caused [...]