State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, who nominated Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, said the attraction is worthy of protection.

"Millions of visitors from around the world have come to Coney Island specifically to ride this Ferris wheel because it is truly iconic, my own family included," Scarcella-Spanton said.

Six Brooklyn companies are now featured on the registry. Scarcella-Spanton said she is working on legislation that would provide financial benefits, such as relief from property taxes, to help these historic businesses thrive.

"I do know one of the biggest problems that I think a lot of these businesses run into that I hear about is property tax, especially for the people who actually own — they're not leasing the land," Scarcella-Spanton said.

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