Coney Island has lagged behind much of Brooklyn and New York City due to lack of investment and internal opposition to projects. The proposed The Coney project promises to bring thousands of year-round jobs, moving away from the area's reliance on seasonal tourism. Local leaders must embrace such initiatives to revitalize the economy, create lasting jobs, and enhance community engagement throughout the year. The project's alignment with Coney Island's history as a destination reinforces its potential impact on the local economy.
A year-round entertainment destination begins to change Coney Island's economic stagnation, promising good-paying jobs and creating sustained foot traffic and activity in the community.
Coney Island must move beyond seasonal employment and embrace projects like The Coney, which would reinvigorate the local economy year-round.
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