‘Welcome to spring’: Crowds return to Coney Island as iconic amusement parks open for 2026
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The crowds returned to Coney Island on Sunday as its famed amusement parks officially opened for the season.
After the ribbon was cut at Deno’s, the crowds headed next door for the egg cream christening of the iconic Cyclone rollercoaster at Luna Park. The park’s president, Alessandro Zamperla, wielded the bottle — joined by Reynoso, state Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny, former council member Justin Brannan and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
