Coney Island beach, amusements reopen after Sandy
Photo credit: Anthony Lanzilote | Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Sen. Charles Schumer check out Erik Knapp's tattoo of the Brooklyn Cyclone roller coaster. (March 24, 2013)
Months after superstorm Sandy devastated Coney Island, the city's top summer spot is officially back.
As officials ushered in a new season for the beach and the amusements Sunday, dozens of eager fans of the Cyclone roller coaster braved cold weather to show the world that the iconic ride and Luna Park weathered the storm.
"When you think about the Cyclone, you think about Coney Island,"...
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