Coney Attractions Set to Open for First Time Since Sandy

This Sunday, March 24, many of the famous Coney Island attractions will open for the first time since Hurricane Sandy. The New York Daily News reports that Deno’s Wonder Wheel (pictured above) will be up and running after undergoing $1 million of repairs. It’ll run alongside other familiar rides and vendors, who are hoping for record-setting attendance on Sunday. To celebrate Coney’s comeback, rides on Deno’s Wonder Wheel will be free! Nathan’s, which is still undergoing repairs, will set up a makeshift headquarters on the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues. They’ll hold the first hot dog eating contest qualifier. The actual Nathan’s location is expected to open for the July 4th contest, a much later date than expected. According to the Daily News, a group of residents plan to protest the events, considering that the neighborhood’s post office, library and community centers are still closed.
Coney Island Attractions Ready for Their First Post-Sandy Opening [NY Daily News]