Gothamist: Coney Island's Future Bitterly, Colorfully Contested

sonyactivision

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:59:28 -0500

Who the fuck thinks that a "world class operator" is going to rid the place of junkies and hookers? They're just going to find creepier ways to 'fit in', like they do in Vegas. At least the present Coney island gives you crabs without having to pay extra.

natis

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:40:31 -0500

bornbrednewyorker: OH, I'm old enough to remember, much to my dismay. Saw Love at First Bite at the movie theatre that was replaced by the ABC studios.

feral555

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:15:44 -0500

I love hookers and drug addicts almost as much as I love Coney Island!

bornbrednewyorker

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:08:59 -0500

mfer i guess by your definition the way to save anything is to make stupid comments on Gothamist.

bornbrednewyorker

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:05:47 -0500

natis it's not an argument but a fact. Somehow I doubt your even old enough to remember Times Square.

Bluealways

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:33:59 -0500

Does anyone else see the irony of a big loud showy guy with a stage name decrying modern market culture?

natis

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:29:42 -0500

"while the soul of the city is ripped away every day" yawn. That's a weak argument. It's like people bitching about Times Square. Yeah, you know what, I'm not a fan of the whole Disney aspect of things, but give me Disney over drug addicts and hookers any day. And if drug addicts and hookers where that area's "soul", then it's better off dead.

MFer

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:55:15 -0500

Cuz you know ... the way to fight the man is to have 1) an over-the-top false preacher 2) an indignant woman wearing a funny tiara 3) a song, nay, a jingle Yep. We sure saved Phoney Island.

bornbrednewyorker

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:45:19 -0500

I attended last night and 90 -95 percent of those who spoke were against this plan. The place was full. Reverend Billy is great, why should he go away? At least he's an activist who gets media attention and gets off his ass to actually do something about preserving the character of this city. It's easy to knock, especially with your asses on a chair typing away on a keypad while the soul of the city is ripped away every day because you sit around doing nothing.

natis

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:49:21 -0500

The owners of the Wonder Wheel should be allowed to maintain their ride and have involvement in the decisions affecting the rides at Coney Island but Reverend Billy just needs to go away. Like far away.

Albert Sharpton

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:38:35 -0500

Gay hindus in jackson heights? Krishna is going to turn red.

JenChungsBra

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:29:23 -0500

"World class operator" = Huge, soulless corporation that will suck every last penny and ounce of authenticity from Coney Island.