Astroland is an imposing presence along Coney Island's famed boardwalk, marked by its distinctive rocket sign and the Astrotower rising from its center. Nearby, the rickety-looking arcs of the ...

The Coney Island History Project is ringing in the summer season with two new art exhibits opening May 24, Memorial Day ...

For more than a century, visitors to Coney Island have been able to ride the rides, swim in the ocean (year-round, for Polar Bear Club members) and explore Astroland Park, which stretches six ...

It was constructed in 1964 for the Astroland amusement park, which operated at Coney Island from 1962 to 2008, and has been out of use since the park closed. Luna Park supplanted Astroland in 2010.

and you know you're in Coney Island right away," said resident Eric Kowalsky. "Even though it's not a ride, it still stands as a symbol of what used to be; last remnants of Astroland Park." ...

Astroland Amusement Park has closed to make way for developers, but fortunately the legendary Cyclone roller coaster still stands strong. The landmark (and wooden) ride may take a mere two-minutes ...

The Cyclone has been designated a Historical Landmark, and continues to operate today under the ownership of Astroland USA. With the coming of the Depression, Coney Island fell on hard times.

Soon, Coney Island was awash in kickbacks and rigged ... Zigun, who also acts as a spokesman for Astroland, the park that runs the Cyclone roller coaster, remains optimistic about the future ...

The one-ring circus, “The Coney Island Boom-A-Ring ... Originally the city was hoping to place the circus at the former Astroland lot, but negotiations with property owner, Thor Equities ...