Death of Astroland: Iconic Rocket Part 2

This past month we all learned the Iconic Astroland Rocket may be sold for scrap if a new home had not been found before Thor Equities took over the land. That day has come and gone. The rocket was down to the...

The Future of Coney Island is Now X Rated Thanks to Thor Equitis

Thor Equitites in 2007 launched the Site  "TheFutureofConeyIsland.com" .  Recently it has been reported that when you clicked on the web site warnings came stating  an attempt of highjacking  my computer has...

The Death of Astroland: Iconic Rocket Could Be Sold for Scrap

Anyone who's been to Coney Island and doesn't know the Astroland Rockethasn't really been to Coney Island. Back in the 60s, when Astroland was a "futuristic" amusement park, it was a ride. Then it ended...

Coney Island's Astroland closes for good

Coney Island’s Astroland days are sadly over.  The rides are now already available for purchase. Astroland had been a staple of Coney Island’s Boardwalk since 1962.  The park’s owner announced last...

Coney Island amusement park kicks off final summer

This is really dreadful and disappointing. I adore Coney Island and will be very sad to see the old place torn up and replaced by a "swanky Vegas-style hotel and glitzy indoor attractions". I suppose all of these...

The World Famous Pontani Sisters to Open Astroland at Coney Island

"The Opening of Astroland & The Cyclone! - Coney Island Sunday, April 9, 2006 The Pontani Sisters are THRILLED to be part of opening day at Astroland in Coney Island! The Sisters will break the legendary Egg Cream bottle with the one and only Brooklyn Borough President...

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