Brownstoner

Coney Island's Riegelmann Boardwalk Turns 100 as Locals Call for Much-Needed Repairs

The Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk turned 100 years old on May 15, and instead of celebrating with cake and balloons, residents are pleading with city officials for an adequate reinvestment in ...
The Brooklyn Paper

Forgotten fanfare: Coney Island calls on city to reinvest in Riegelmann Boardwalk after lack of centennial celebrations

The Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk turned 100 years old on May 15, and instead of celebrating with cake and balloons, residents are pleading with city officials for an adequate reinvestment in ...
Brownstoner

Funding Secured for a Total Rebuild of Coney Island’s Riegelmann Boardwalk

The iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk is set for a full, end-to-end rebuild after the city secured $1 billion to reconstruct the 2.4-mile Coney Island span, according to a New York City Parks Department ...
The Brooklyn Paper

A concrete Boardwalk? Call it the Riegelmann Sidewalk in Coney

Is Coney Island’s famed Boardwalk becoming a sidewalk? The city is now replacing the wood planks on the Riegelmann Boardwalk with large concrete slabs from Ocean Parkway to Brighton First Road. “It’s ...
Untapped Cities

Coney Island’s Wood Boardwalk Will Soon Be Replaced With Recycled Plastic

Last month, city officials announced plans to replace the Coney Island boardwalk with recycled plastic decking, which will cost approximately $114 million. Many local residents, though, are angered by ...