Mermaid Parade returning to Coney Island
The parade, celebrating its 40th year, steps off Saturday at 1 p.m. at 21st Street and Surf Avenue.
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The parade, celebrating its 40th year, steps off Saturday at 1 p.m. at 21st Street and Surf Avenue.
The iconic parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
Thousands of sea creatures around the city are dusting off their fins and tails. They're spending this week attaching trim, gluing sparkles and painting banners in preparation for the Coney Island Mermaid Parade on Saturday, June 18; CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
We are just over a week away from the return of Brooklyn's iconic mermaid parade, and this year marks several big milestones for the aquatic occasion. CBS2's Hannah Kliger shows us how longtime fans are preparing for the big day.
The new mural, created by artist Danielle Mastrion, serves as a bright welcome for residents and visitors.
Coney Island's largest mural is now complete and serves as a bright welcome.
All in all, police say about 36 shots were fired, but thankfully no one was injured.
CBS2's Dave Carlin visited the rain-slicked boardwalk in the afternoon, but the beginning part of the day was nice.
CBS2's Dave Carlin has more on folks trying to make the best of the inclement weather.
Businesses along the boardwalk spent Friday prepping for the first holiday since the pandemic began without restrictions.
CBS2's Thalia Perez talks to tourists and business owners about what it's like not having pandemic restrictions this year.
Just in time for the busy summer season, the Alliance for Coney Island is excited to have a new welcome sign celebration Coney Island's past, and its present.
Just in time for the busy summer season, the Alliance for Coney Island is excited to have a new welcome sign celebration Coney Island's past, and its present. CBS2's Dana Tyler spoke with artist Danielle Mastrion.
A runner in the Brooklyn Half Marathon died just after crossing the finishing line Saturday; CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
It might be tempting to take a dip this weekend, but this really isn't the time. Lifeguards will not be on duty until Memorial Day weekend.
The business community is looking to fill more than 400 positions, including cashiers, ride operators and food service workers.
The job fair is being held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday.
As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, police fire in the suspect, who is now in custody.
A 16-inch knife was marked as evidence on West 8th Street, steps away from both the Coney Island boardwalk and the 60th Police Precinct. It was one of two blades police say a man armed himself with while blocking traffic just before 1 p.m. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Fellow officers and Mayor Eric Adams lined up and applauded as the officer walked out of Coney Island hospital.
The officer suffered a cut to their hand. The suspect was shot in the leg and shoulder and is expected to recover, CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
An NYPD officer was stabbed in the hand and a suspect was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon.
Chopper 2 is over the scene in Coney Island with the latest.
The iconic Coney Island park is celebrating it's 102nd season this year.
The iconic Coney Island park is celebrating its 102nd season.
