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WKTV NewsChannel2
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Coney Island's Iconic Cyclone Roller Coaster Reopens 2 Weeks After Mid-Ride Malfunction

The Cyclone roller coaster has reopened after a temporary shutdown due to mechanical issues, having passed inspection and necessary repairs. [ more ]
BKReader
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Cyclone Roller Coaster Reopens in Coney Island Following Critical Safety Repairs

The Cyclone rollercoaster in Coney Island is reopening after maintenance. [ more ]
AP News
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island's iconic Cyclone roller coaster reopens 2 weeks after mid-ride malfunction

The Cyclone roller coaster in Coney Island has reopened after repairs following a mechanical malfunction. [ more ]
BKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island's Cyclone Suspended Indefinitely After Mechanical Failure

The Coney Island Cyclone is closed indefinitely following a malfunction with no injuries reported, pending inspections and repairs. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

PHOTOS | Coney Island amusement parks open with annual 'blessing of the rides,' proposal and more * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Paper newsletter offers local news
Coney Island amusement parks reopen for 2024 season [ more ]
ny.eater.com
1 year ago
NYC food

Second City, Chicago's Famed Comedy Venue, Is Opening in Williamsburg With a Restaurant

Chicago-based comedy venue Second City, which launched the careers of giants like Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Stephen Colbert, among others, is opening in Williamsburg in 2023, according to the New York Times.
WKTV NewsChannel2
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Coney Island's Iconic Cyclone Roller Coaster Reopens 2 Weeks After Mid-Ride Malfunction

The Cyclone roller coaster has reopened after a temporary shutdown due to mechanical issues, having passed inspection and necessary repairs. [ more ]
BKReader
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Cyclone Roller Coaster Reopens in Coney Island Following Critical Safety Repairs

The Cyclone rollercoaster in Coney Island is reopening after maintenance. [ more ]
AP News
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island's iconic Cyclone roller coaster reopens 2 weeks after mid-ride malfunction

The Cyclone roller coaster in Coney Island has reopened after repairs following a mechanical malfunction. [ more ]
BKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island's Cyclone Suspended Indefinitely After Mechanical Failure

The Coney Island Cyclone is closed indefinitely following a malfunction with no injuries reported, pending inspections and repairs. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

PHOTOS | Coney Island amusement parks open with annual 'blessing of the rides,' proposal and more * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Paper newsletter offers local news
Coney Island amusement parks reopen for 2024 season [ more ]
ny.eater.com
1 year ago
NYC food

Second City, Chicago's Famed Comedy Venue, Is Opening in Williamsburg With a Restaurant

Chicago-based comedy venue Second City, which launched the careers of giants like Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Stephen Colbert, among others, is opening in Williamsburg in 2023, according to the New York Times.
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#nostalgia
24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
NYC food

These Are the Oldest Roller Coasters Still in Operation. Would You Ride Them?

The oldest roller coasters hold historical value and can attract nostalgic visitors, providing consistent attendance and revenue for amusement parks. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Couple gets engaged, Cyclone-tattooed fan among first riders as Luna Park opens for 121st season

Thrill-seeking proposal on the Cyclone at Coney Island's Luna Park.
Revisiting childhood joy and fun at amusement parks. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
NYC food

These Are the Oldest Roller Coasters Still in Operation. Would You Ride Them?

The oldest roller coasters hold historical value and can attract nostalgic visitors, providing consistent attendance and revenue for amusement parks. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Couple gets engaged, Cyclone-tattooed fan among first riders as Luna Park opens for 121st season

Thrill-seeking proposal on the Cyclone at Coney Island's Luna Park.
Revisiting childhood joy and fun at amusement parks. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Teens headed to Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest need a chaperone. Here's why

Six Flags now requires minors 15 and younger to be accompanied by an adult chaperone due to unruly behavior concerns. [ more ]
#six-flags
SFGATE
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

What a major merger means for California theme parks

The merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags creates the largest amusement park operator in North America, enhancing offerings and investment opportunities. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Startup companies

New Six Flags all-access pass lets people into all 42 parks

Six Flags introduces an unlimited access pass for all parks following merger with Cedar Fair, enhancing visitor experience and park connections. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

What a major merger means for California theme parks

The merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags creates the largest amusement park operator in North America, enhancing offerings and investment opportunities. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Startup companies

New Six Flags all-access pass lets people into all 42 parks

Six Flags introduces an unlimited access pass for all parks following merger with Cedar Fair, enhancing visitor experience and park connections. [ more ]
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#theme-parks
Travel + Leisure
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

This Pennsylvania Amusement Park Just Ranked as One of the Best in the Nation - and It Has Free Admission

Knoebels in Pennsylvania ranked No. 2 among U.S. theme parks based on visitor reviews, highlighting its family-friendly atmosphere and free admission. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Disneyland resort fans are paying higher prices to skip long lines, data show

For the past several months, Disneyland Resort fans have had to pay extra to avoid the longest lines for the theme park's most popular attractions.The higher prices to use the Genie+ feature on the Disneyland app to skip the traditional stand-by queues comes as fans inundate Disneyland and California Adventure Park during one of the resort's most popular times of the year: the Christmas holidays.
Travel + Leisure
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

This Pennsylvania Amusement Park Just Ranked as One of the Best in the Nation - and It Has Free Admission

Knoebels in Pennsylvania ranked No. 2 among U.S. theme parks based on visitor reviews, highlighting its family-friendly atmosphere and free admission. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Disneyland resort fans are paying higher prices to skip long lines, data show

For the past several months, Disneyland Resort fans have had to pay extra to avoid the longest lines for the theme park's most popular attractions.The higher prices to use the Genie+ feature on the Disneyland app to skip the traditional stand-by queues comes as fans inundate Disneyland and California Adventure Park during one of the resort's most popular times of the year: the Christmas holidays.
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#investigation
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
London

Black children six times likelier to be strip-searched: UK report

An investigation was launched after a Black 15-year-old girl was strip-searched at a London school in 2020.Black children in England and Wales are six times more likely to be strip-searched by police, according to a report that finds children were failed by those sworn to protect them.The report, released on Monday by Children's Commissioner Rachel de Souza, found nearly 3,000 children were strip-searched from 2018 to mid-2022 and more than half the searches were conducted without an appropriate adult present.
Washington Post
1 year ago
London

UK report: Black kids 6 times likelier to be strip-searched

LONDON - Black children in England and Wales were six times more likely to be strip-searched by police, according to a report being released Monday that found children were failed by those sworn to protect them.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
London

Black children six times likelier to be strip-searched: UK report

An investigation was launched after a Black 15-year-old girl was strip-searched at a London school in 2020.Black children in England and Wales are six times more likely to be strip-searched by police, according to a report that finds children were failed by those sworn to protect them.The report, released on Monday by Children's Commissioner Rachel de Souza, found nearly 3,000 children were strip-searched from 2018 to mid-2022 and more than half the searches were conducted without an appropriate adult present.
Washington Post
1 year ago
London

UK report: Black kids 6 times likelier to be strip-searched

LONDON - Black children in England and Wales were six times more likely to be strip-searched by police, according to a report being released Monday that found children were failed by those sworn to protect them.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
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www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Children being failed' as figures show almost 3,000 strip-searches by police

Black children were up to six times more likely to be strip-searched by police and more than half of the almost-3,000 strip-searches in recent years have taken place without an appropriate adult present, a report has shown.Locations for searches across England and Wales included police vehicles and schools with a small number even taking place in takeaways and amusement parks, the research by the Children's Commissioner revealed.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

Children as young as eight strip-searched by police

By Celestina Olulode & Jemma Crew

Children as young as eight are being strip-searched by the police, according to a report showing "deeply concerning" and "widespread" failures.It also found black children were up to six times more likely to be searched than the overall child population.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Children being failed' as figures show almost 3,000 strip-searches by police

Black children were up to six times more likely to be strip-searched by police and more than half of the almost-3,000 strip-searches in recent years have taken place without an appropriate adult present, a report has shown.Locations for searches across England and Wales included police vehicles and schools with a small number even taking place in takeaways and amusement parks, the research by the Children's Commissioner revealed.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

Children as young as eight strip-searched by police

By Celestina Olulode & Jemma Crew

Children as young as eight are being strip-searched by the police, according to a report showing "deeply concerning" and "widespread" failures.It also found black children were up to six times more likely to be searched than the overall child population.
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www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

A Boardwalk Basketball Grift Conjured Out of Thin Air

There are a million stories on the boardwalk.Here is one.The summer of 2022 was two days old when a specialized state investigator headed for the South Jersey beach community of North Wildwood.Among his particular skills: finding the scams and cons that lurk behind the sunburns and the melting frozen custard of the boardwalk.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Why Families Are Already Booking This Cruise For 2024

There's a lot of pressure that comes with planning and executing a memorable family vacation.And even if you painstakingly map out every detail, there's still no travel insurance that can protect you against the classic kid buzzkills: "When are we going home?" "I'm bored.""Cooper's parents took him to the Bahamas.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

A Boardwalk Basketball Grift Conjured Out of Thin Air

There are a million stories on the boardwalk.Here is one.The summer of 2022 was two days old when a specialized state investigator headed for the South Jersey beach community of North Wildwood.Among his particular skills: finding the scams and cons that lurk behind the sunburns and the melting frozen custard of the boardwalk.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Why Families Are Already Booking This Cruise For 2024

There's a lot of pressure that comes with planning and executing a memorable family vacation.And even if you painstakingly map out every detail, there's still no travel insurance that can protect you against the classic kid buzzkills: "When are we going home?" "I'm bored.""Cooper's parents took him to the Bahamas.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

30 Unique Christmas Trees for the Holiday Season - Yanko Design

A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen pine, spruce or fir tree with all-year-round foliage that is beautified, with ornaments as a part of the festivities.It is symbolic of the birth and resurrection of Jesus, while its branches and shrubs symbolize immortality and the crown of thorns worn by Christ.
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www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London food

Want a better restaurant table? Well, so does everyone else, buddy, you will have to pay for it | Arwa Mahdwai

It looks like the airline experience you know and hate may be coming to a restaurant near you soon.A new app called Tablz, which is being used by a handful of well-known eateries in the US, lets you pay extra to choose your table at a restaurant.Want a window seat?Well, everyone else wants it too, buddy, so you'd better pay up! How much depends on how many other people are interested: as with ride-sharing apps, prices on Tablz surge with demand.
therealdeal.com
1 year ago
LA real estate

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta to Buy Montage Laguna Beach

Tilman Fertitta and Montage Laguna Beach resort at Montage Laguna Beach, 30801 S. Coast Highway (Getty, Montague Hotels, Tai Lopez/CC BY 3.0/via Wikimedia Commons) Billionaire Tilman Fertitta is nearing a deal to buy the 258-room Montage Laguna Beach resort for at least $650 million.The casino owner is on the brink of buying the cliffside luxury hotel at 30801 South Coast Highway, the Orange County Register reported, citing Bloomberg News.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London food

Want a better restaurant table? Well, so does everyone else, buddy, you will have to pay for it | Arwa Mahdwai

It looks like the airline experience you know and hate may be coming to a restaurant near you soon.A new app called Tablz, which is being used by a handful of well-known eateries in the US, lets you pay extra to choose your table at a restaurant.Want a window seat?Well, everyone else wants it too, buddy, so you'd better pay up! How much depends on how many other people are interested: as with ride-sharing apps, prices on Tablz surge with demand.
therealdeal.com
1 year ago
LA real estate

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta to Buy Montage Laguna Beach

Tilman Fertitta and Montage Laguna Beach resort at Montage Laguna Beach, 30801 S. Coast Highway (Getty, Montague Hotels, Tai Lopez/CC BY 3.0/via Wikimedia Commons) Billionaire Tilman Fertitta is nearing a deal to buy the 258-room Montage Laguna Beach resort for at least $650 million.The casino owner is on the brink of buying the cliffside luxury hotel at 30801 South Coast Highway, the Orange County Register reported, citing Bloomberg News.
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Ars Technica
1 year ago
Apple

Apple tries to improve iPhone 14's crash detection with iOS 16.1.2

Apple released a minor software update for iPhones today.Unlike many of its other iOS updates, the new iOS 16.1.2was not released in tandem with updates to Apple's other operating systems like macOS or watchOS.iOS 16.1.2primarily does two things, per Apple's release notes: it improves compatibility with unspecified wireless carriers, and it optimizes the Crash Detection feature on the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Women in technology

Afghanistan's Taliban bans women from amusement parks DW 11/09/2022

33 minutes ago33 minutes ago Afghanistan's ultra-conservative authorities have ordered that women should no longer be allowed to enter amusement parks.The decree comes after a wider announcement restricting access to public spaces.Afghanistan's "morality police" on Wednesday ordered that all amusement parks in the country must now refuse entry to women.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters

The iPhone 14's new Crash Detection feature, which is supposed to alert authorities when it detects you've been in a car accident, has an unexpected side effect: it dials 911 on rollercoasters.
Digiday
1 year ago
Marketing

How marketers are tailoring data-driven creative to engage audiences on CTV

As the end of the year approaches and marketing teams look to finalize their 2023 budgets, many are wondering how to ensure their ads are set up for success in the months ahead, appealing to unique audiences whose media consumption habits continue to evolve.
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