Free rides, live entertainment – plus an egg cream toast by Miss Cyclone – launched opening day festivities at Astroland Amusement Park in Coney Island.
The embattled playpen opened its 2008 season with the usual fanfare and hoopla, and
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Register early for the LIC Waterfront 5K Run/Walk by Earth Day for discount
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