Coney Island USA

Nonprofit arts organization
40°34′31″N 73°58′47″W / 40.5753°N 73.9798°W / 40.5753; -73.9798TypeArt, culturalFounderCosta Mantis, Jane Savitt-Tennen, Dick D. ZigunExecutive directorJames FitzsimmonsDirectorAdam Rinn, (artistic)WebsiteOfficial website

Coney Island USA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization founded in 1980 that is dedicated to the cultural and economic revitalization of the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. Its headquarters building in the heart of Coney Island's amusement district houses a theater in which the organization presents "Sideshows by the Seashore", a showcase for performers with unusual talents that runs continuously during the warmer months, as well as the Coney Island Museum. It is also notable as the organizer of the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade, the first of which took place in 1983.[1][2]

The Coney Island Museum features artifacts and memorabilia about the amusement park, beach and neighborhood's history and culture, as well as changing exhibits of art and culture. The museum is open seasonally.[1]

Coney Island USA was founded in 1980 by Costa Mantis, Jane Savitt-Tennen and Dick D. Zigun. Coney Island USA is funded, in part, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York Council for the Humanities, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, New York City Councilman Mark Treyger and its members.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "About Coney Island USA". Coney Island USA. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  2. ^ "Declaration of Restrictive Covenant". New York City Department of Finance, Office of the City Register.
  3. ^ "About Coney Island USA | Coney Island USA". 2021-08-18. Archived from the original on 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2021-12-28.

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Coney Island
Brooklyn, New York City
Parks
Former
  • Astroland (1962–2008)
  • Dreamland (1904–11)
  • Dreamland (2009)
  • Luna Park (1903–44)
  • Sea Lion Park (1895–1903)
  • Steeplechase Park (1897–1964)
Coney Island beach and amusement parksSteeplechase Pier and Parachute Jump
Roller coasters
  • Circus Coaster
  • Cyclone
  • Soarin' Eagle
  • Sea Serpent Family Coaster
  • Steeplechase
  • The Tickler
  • Thunderbolt (built 2014)
  • Phoenix
  • Starflyer
Other rides
Other attractionsDefunct
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Other rides
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