Save Coney Island

Having grown up in its environs, I have long been an advocate of anything to do with Coney Island. Today I am saddened. What was once New York's great testament to the imagination is but a relic of its former self. Last year Astroland was summarily removed, leaving a gaping hole where millions of New Yorkers have played in the past. The city has been embroiled in a power struggle with Thor Equities over the future of the site with no resolution in sight. The city is no angel in this story either. Its plans calling for building skyscrapers and cutting into what's left of The People's Playground have gotten people up-in-arms as well. The Coney Island Hysterical Society has long been fighting the good fight to preserve what's left of the historic district but now they need our help more than ever. The rezoning clock is ticking. The web site fightforyourrighttoconey is chock full of relevant info regarding meetings, benefits and other useful ways you can contribute to the worthy cause.

It's platform is summed up like this:

YES to Revitalizing Coney's World Famous Amusement District!
NO to 26 New High Rises of up to 30 stories each in the current Amusement District!
NO to Retail, Malls or "Entertainment Retail" in the Amusement District!
NO to shrinkage of the Amusement District from 61 acres to 9 acres!
YES to preserving Amusement Zoning in the Amusement District!!
YES to keeping Coney Island the People's Playground- providing accessible Amusements for ALL to enjoy!!