Kids, I have bad but predictable news: Coney Island is the the next Gentrification Destination. Developers have already bought up much of Astroland for demolition and have big plans for "luxury condominiums", swank hotels and retail stores where the regular peep hasn't a chance at even seeing the sea. I swam with the Coney Island Polar Bears back in November (before some dingdong--may he RIP--bonked his head diving from the shore and ruined it for everyone) and I am fowarded a lot of the tragic inside information from my friends. There is a petition to stop the madness, however, and I've linked it here. Also, here is a nice blog by someone following Coney Island's past, present and future called the Coney Island Report. In short: Don't let them knock down the Cyclone for a Best Buy. Be a part of saving Coney Island from becoming just another place to buy a Coach handbag or Hugo Boss Whatevs, and sign the petition. Of course, none of this much will matter when we're nuked by Iran, but it will make you feel like you're making a difference in the meantime. And get out there for a visit, would ya?
6 comments:
signed it! i've never been...take me before they build the bestbuy!
Sorry, but there is nothing you can do to stop it.
there goes molly mcbutter buttering all over our parade, newbluebaby: YOU WILL SIGN THE PETITION AND STICK YOUR HEAD IN THE CONEY ISLAND SAND WITH THE REST OF US WHILE WE WAIT FOR THE BULLDOZERS AND NUKES.
come on. it'll be fun!
Signed. I'm sure the signature of a rube from Colorado will carry a lot of weight. However, if I didn't sign, the ghost of the Cyclone would haunt me forever.
Oh shit! There's gonna be bulldozers AND nukes?!!? Why didn't you say so Anne!??! I'm so there.
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