
A New York establishment, Astroland Amusement Park on Coney Island's boardwalk, closed its doors Sunday, after 46-years of amusing visitors. Since landowner Thor Equities decided not to renew the lease with the park owner, 300 park
workers will be out of work after they dismantle the rides.
Not all is lost — the Cyclone and Wonder Wheel rides
have been spared, thanks to their independent ownership and landmark status.

Folks trekking out to Coney Island are looking for a little summer diversion involving water — but the newest attraction
to grace the boardwalk takes that expectation and adds a political message. Called the "Waterboard Thrill Ride," the sideshow is decorated with SpongeBob, advertises that "it dont [sic] Gitmo better" and charges $1 for a look through a barred window onto what appears to be an interrogation scene.
Robots portray a prisoner and an interrogator.

I love
Bond No. 9 perfumes, and I'm particularly smitten with the brand's festive new Summer scent,
Coney Island. Like all of Bond No.
Bond No.9 really fancies New York beaches. The posh cologne company has fragrances called Hamptons and Fire Island, and its latest summer launch is Coney Island Eau de Parfum. Smitten with the vintage feel of this amusement park for decades, the creators wanted to make a scent that captures the essence of this Brooklyn mecca, with its rides, beaches, Nathan's hot dogs, and night spots.