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Even as Astroland is on the verge of losing its lease, City officials are looking to collect $200 million from various sources to overhaul the Coney Island boardwalk. The New York Post reports that funds are being sought from New York State, the federal government, and even Brooklyn real estate owners who will benefit from a refurbished seaside walkway.
The sought-after $200 million will be used to replace a three mile stretch of boardwalk from Sea Gate to Brighton Beach. According to the Post, the length around Coney Island's amusement district features wobbly planks and loose nails. The City paid out $157,000 to settle nine lawsuits in 2005 and 2006, related to physical injuries allegedly caused by the rickety state of the boardwalk. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (who represents the West Side of Manhattan) reportedly witnessed a man injured while falling through the boardwalk a few months ago. The Parks Dept.'s current annual budget for boardwalk maintenance is $1.5 million.
(Boardwalk on Coney Island, by TimSPC at flickr)
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I'm no wood expert, but doesn't $200 million for three miles of wood sound like a lot?
The trial lawyers of New York employ people to walk around the city to find uneven sidewalks, potholes, etc. so that they can notify the city. Is this out of the kindness of the lawyers? No. It's so that later when someone trips they can sue the city and cite that the city was aware of the problem and didn't fix it. Remember, the lawyers don't see a dime until you see three dimes.
how many trees? aaah NONE,
how NEWYORK!
By the way, can we get some photo credits? :)
The board walk in in bad shape because full size police cars drive down it at 30-40 mph all night.
It destroys the wood. That simple.
nogon
I was thinking the same thing, [1].