Coney Island merchants hope for beach season business boom
Posted: Updated:City beaches officially open on Saturday, which means it is the start of a busy summer season for businesses along the boardwalk in Coney Island.
Local pizza maker Nicholas Lugo says he expects to sell about 5,000 slices a day once the beach opens to swimmers.
Dennis Vouderis, co-owner of Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, says his staff is still taking in last minute deliveries to get ready for the weekend.
Local beachgoers say they hope the beaches will be clean and safe this season.
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Early morning fire rips through Clinton Hill building
Early morning fire rips through Clinton Hill building
Flames tore through a building on Greene Avenue in Clinton Hill early Monday morning.Flames tore through a building on Greene Avenue in Clinton Hill early Monday morning.Forecast: Cloudy and cold following wintry mix
Forecast: Cloudy and cold following wintry mix
The rest of Presidents' Day on Monday will see a stray showers. It will be cold with highs near 45. Monday night will be mostly cloudy with overnight lows near 25 degrees.The rest of Presidents' Day on Monday will see a stray showers. It will be cold with highs near 45. Monday night will be mostly cloudy with overnight lows near 25 degrees.Mind Game Monday: Presidents' Day Trivia
Mind Game Monday: Presidents' Day Trivia
Mind Game Monday: Presidents' Day Trivia
Mind Game Monday: Presidents' Day Trivia
Today is Presidents' Day! But how much do you know about our presidents? Test your knowledge with our quiz.Today is Presidents' Day! But how much do you know about our presidents? Test your knowledge with our quiz.Poll: National Drink Wine Day
Poll: National Drink Wine Day
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Man shot in front of restaurant while horrified diners watched
A man is recovering after being shot in front of a Flatlands restaurant while horrified diners looked on.A man is recovering after being shot in front of a Flatlands restaurant while horrified diners looked on.Group calls on Brooklyn Botanic Garden to offer free admission all year
Group calls on Brooklyn Botanic Garden to offer free admission all year
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is facing pushback from one group after announcing it will be ending most of its free admission times during the spring and fall.The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is facing pushback from one group after announcing it will be ending most of its free admission times during the spring and fall.Disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner released from prison
Disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner released from prison
Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison in Massachusetts.Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison in Massachusetts.3-alarm fire destroys two-story building in Cypress Hills
3-alarm fire destroys two-story building in Cypress Hills
A three-alarm fire tore through a building in Cypress Hills Sunday afternoon.A three-alarm fire tore through a building in Cypress Hills Sunday afternoon.Window shattered at Bushwick synagogue
Window shattered at Bushwick synagogue
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Mayor: Amazon should have tried to win critics over
Mayor Bill de Blasio says Amazon proved its critics right by canceling its planned New York City campus rather than trying to win the critics over.Mayor Bill de Blasio says Amazon proved its critics right by canceling its planned New York City campus rather than trying to win the critics over.
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Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show trots into New York
Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show trots into New York
Westminster Kennel Club
Westminster Kennel Club
Photos from the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Piers 92/94 in February, 2019 in New York City.Photos from the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Piers 92/94 in February, 2019 in New York City.Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
61st annual Grammy Awards
61st annual Grammy Awards
Photos from the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.Photos from the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.2019 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
2019 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum
Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum
The exhibit opens to the public on Feb. 8 and closes on May 12.The exhibit opens to the public on Feb. 8 and closes on May 12.Your 2019 Brooklyn Valentine's Day Photos
Your 2019 Brooklyn Valentine's Day Photos
Celebrate the one you love this Valentine's Day! Share your photos with us.Celebrate the one you love this Valentine's Day! Share your photos with us.Just Married in Brooklyn
Just Married in Brooklyn
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
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Things To Do
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Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
