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Sitting on Revere

destinationredhook wrote 2 weeks ago: The Brooklyn Eagle just ran a piece about developer Joe Sitt- his recently-struck deal with the city … more →

Tags: Red Hook, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, dennis holt, Development projects, revere sugar factory

After Coney Island Deal, Sitt Also Holds Red Hook Cards

goingcoastal wrote 2 weeks ago: I don’t know their names or how many there are, but one can bet that there were some city employees … more →

Tags: Brooklyn, Go Coastal, Public Waterfront, Amusement Park, Coney Island

it's baaaaack!

myconey wrote 2 weeks ago: coney island is back in new york’s control, hoorah!  after too many negotiations, excessive ev … more →

Tags: coney tuesday, Google Earth, Coney Island, Mayor Bloomberg., Nytimes.com, The New York Times, amusement park area, Coney

Seeking Revival, City to Buy Land in Coney Island

goingcoastal wrote 3 weeks ago: After a year of ultimatums, threats and stop-and-go talks, the Bloomberg administration has agreed t … more →

Tags: Go Coastal, Brooklyn, Public Waterfront, Coney Island, Amusement Park, development, NYC

NYC Buys 7 Acres of Coney Island

goingcoastal wrote 3 weeks ago: The city is now set to buy nearly seven acres of land at Coney Island from a Manhattan development f … more →

Tags: Go Coastal, Brooklyn, Dive In, Public Waterfront, Coney Island, Amusement Park, NYC

Video: Joe Sitt Talks Sharing his Coney Island Sandbox, Hotels & Brazil

Tricia wrote 1 month ago: Shore Hotel Nature's Paradise by the Sea. April 26, 2009. Photo © Tricia Vita/me-myself-i via fl … more →

Tags: Real Estate, Coney Island, Thor Equities, Coney Island Redevelopment, Bloomberg

One final weekend: Back rent still unpaid, Coney Island's Dreamland reopens for Labor Day

goingcoastal wrote 3 months ago:    Coney Island’s Dreamland is back for one last weekend. Developer Thor Equities shut down th … more →

Tags: Go Coastal, Brooklyn, Public Waterfront, Coney Island, dreamland

New York’s Coney Island in fight over renewal

goingcoastal wrote 3 months ago: Here’s an idea for cash-strapped New York City: Redevelop Coney Island – that oasis of fun for gener … more →

Tags: Brooklyn, Dive In, Public Waterfront, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Waterfront development, Thor Equities, Bloomberg

Coney Island plan wins a round

goingcoastal wrote 4 months ago: The New York City Council voted overwhelmingly for Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s plan to turn C … more →

Tags: Brooklyn, Dive In, Public Waterfront, Coney Island, Bloomberg, eminent domain

5 Legged Puppy Saved! Last Chance to Save Coney Island!

Tricia wrote 4 months ago: View of Surf Avenue's Henderson Building and Shore Hotel from Stillwell Station. Owned by Thor E … more →

Tags: Coney Island, 5 legged puppy, City Council, John Strong, Redevelopment, rezoning, Save Coney Island, Thor Equities

How Mayor Bloomberg Is Killing Coney Island

goingcoastal wrote 4 months ago: For well over a century, Coney Island has been a canvas upon which amusement visionaries rendered vi … more →

Tags: Brooklyn, Dive In, Public Waterfront, Brooklyn, Coney Island, beach, Waterfront development, boardwalk, Thor Equities

Joe Sitt Plays in His Coney Island Sandbox1 comment

Tricia wrote 4 months ago: Joey Sitt Enjoys Playing with Bulldozers in His Coney Island Sandbox. Art by Tiny Tim Some toddlers … more →

Tags: Coney Island, Thor Equities, Bloomberg, rezoning, City Council

Developer: NY can't renew Coney Island without him

goingcoastal wrote 4 months ago: Two New York City Council committees have voted in favor of a Coney Island renewal plan spearheaded … more →

Tags: Brooklyn, Dive In, Public Waterfront, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Waterfront development, Amusement Park, Bloomberg

The Education of Joe Sitt

goingcoastal wrote 4 months ago: The tone of a City Council hearing last week on Mayor Bloomberg’s major Coney Island redevelopment p … more →

Tags: Go Coastal, Brooklyn, Public Waterfront, Brooklyn, Coney Island, astroland, Waterfront development, Amusement Park, Thor Equities

City owns up to Coney Island project potentially requiring eminent domain

goingcoastal wrote 5 months ago: The city’s Coney Island plan suffered a major setback Wednesday as officials admitted they had … more →

Tags: Brooklyn, Dive In, Public Waterfront, Coney Island, New York City, Thor Equities, zoning, eminent domain

Coney Island keeper

goingcoastal wrote 5 months ago: Thor Equities’ Joe Sitt gives city a ride for its money Giving a reporter the tour of a half d … more →

Tags: Go Coastal, Brooklyn, Public Waterfront, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Waterfront development, Amusement Park, Thor Equities

Coney Island Amusement Advocates Rally for More Acreage for Outdoor Rides1 comment

Tricia wrote 5 months ago: Juan Rivero of Save Coney Island. Photo © Tricia Vita/me-myself-i via flickr Yesterday afternoon mem … more →

Tags: Coney Island, Coney Island Redevelopment, Dick Zigun, outdoor amusements, Rally, rezoning plan, Save Coney Island, Thor Equities

Sundown at Thor's Unamusing "Festival by the Sea" Flea1 comment

Tricia wrote 6 months ago: Thor Equities Festival by the Sea tent on west side of Stillwell Ave on Saturday afternoon. Photo by … more →

Tags: Coney Island, Real Estate, Redevelopment, Festival by the Sea, Flea Market, tent, Thor Equities

Ringling Circus Tent Rises In Coney, Thor Flea In-Fest Underwater

Tricia wrote 6 months ago: June 4: In readiness for today photo via rbbbconeyisland, flickr This morning in Coney Island, Ringl … more →

Tags: Coney Island, circus, Coney Island Boom A Ring, Festival by the Sea, Flea Market, Ringling, tent, Thor Equities


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