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Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
News 
August 21, 2009
Beach Closures Throughout the City
Today, the Parks Department is closing Rockaway Beach, Coney Island Beach, Manhattan Beach, South...
May 22, 2009
Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season in New York City
The City’s beaches will open to the public this Saturday, May 23, with lifeguards on duty daily,...
June 19, 2008
An 85th Birthday Gift for the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk received a wonderful 85th birthday gift - $10 million!
May 27, 2008
Which Way to the Beach?
Over the three-day Memorial Day Weekend, more than 228,000 New Yorkers visited the City’s beaches.
May 23, 2008
Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season in New York City
New York City's beaches open for fun in the sun!
July 31, 2007
Lifeguards Going Beyond The Call
On July 4, Lifeguards Andrey Polundnev and Nora Maloney were manning the Bay 18 tower on Coney...
June 19, 2007
Mats Make Beaches Accessible To All New Yorkers
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Commission on Human Rights...
February 21, 2007
“Are You Whistle Worthy?” Parks & Recreation And NYC & Company Launch Summer Lifeguard Recruitment Campaign
The City’s Marketing and Tourism Organization Joins Parks in Giving Program New Look,...
May 30, 2006
Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season In New York City
Last week, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg,...
May 26, 2006
Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season In New York City
This week, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg,...
