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Friday, 25 June 2010 13:18
Marty sued over amphitheater; now wants to change law
Brighton Beach and Coney Island residents have filed suit to block construction of Borough President Marty Markowitz' proposed $64 million amphitheater at Asser Levy Park, contending that the proposed concerts would violate the city's "500-foot" law banning amplified sound within 500 feet of any house of worship, school, or other specified facilities. Two synagogues are located well under 500 feet from the site. A hearing on the case is set for June 30. Now, Markowitz -- with the help of Mayor Bloomberg -- are pushing the City Council to change the law to exempt such amphitheaters from the restrictions for 90 days, long enough to allow the Thursday evening concerts to go on as scheduled at the existing bandshell.
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Tuesday, 15 June 2010 01:50
Don't destroy Coney's history, say activists
Written by Izabela Rutkowski
As the Bloomberg administration and developers trumpeted the re-opening of Luna Park, activists from Save Coney Island organized a second Historic Tour around the neighborhood on Sunday, June 13, telling the history of the buildings that as a result of the rezoning soon might be demolished to make room for high-rise condominiums and hotels.
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Wednesday, 09 June 2010 01:26
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The iconic boardwalk of Brighton Beach and Coney Island is not a highway, residents want the city Parks Department to know. They do not welcome the city’s plans to replace much of the wood with concrete boards.
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Memorial Day weekend brought back a new amusement center with the iconic name, Luna Park, opening on the site of the former Astroland.
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