Alex Ross (L), Colin Frederick (R), Duncan Frederick (back L), and Selena Ross (back R) on the Brooklyn Flyer, spinning almost 100 feet high on March 24, 2013. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)
It was as if Hurricane Sandy never existed. That was the impression on Coney Island on March 24. The boardwalk was intact and echoed the large crowds’ frequent footsteps. Luna Park opened on schedule and was filled with children’s laughter and roller coaster riders’ screams.
For those who witnessed the devastating damage Coney Island suffered after Hurricane Sandy in October last year, Sunday was almost an unbelievable sight. Everything had come back to life on that little piece of Brooklyn. For those who haven’t, it would have been impossible to imagine the extent of the area’s recovery.
It’s the beginning of Coney Island’s gradual renewal, with things coming back to normal one by one. That’s how it seemed with the people going back and fro in the park, long waiting lines at Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs, and kite flying on the beach.
The Salt and Sea mission offered give-aways for the public who answered correctly Easter-related questions. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Riders on one of Luna Park's iconic attractions, Cyclone. The roller coaster starts with an 85-foot-high, 60-degree drop and has been running since 1927. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)The Luna 360 attraction. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)A young boy enjoys the Luna 360 ride, pictured above. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)A happy boy wins a prize after answering one of the questions from the Salt and Sea mission. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Max and Julia Yakovlev play Fried Frogs, where they both end up fishing one up in exchange for a prize. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Three young girls have fun at the park on Sunday. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)A view of Luna Park from the Wonder Wheel. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Rebecca Ortuno, 5, finds a new friend, Gangster the dog, on Coney Island's beach, after taking a break from the park's attractions. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)The boardwalk on Coney Island beach is busy once again. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Riders enjoy one of the high thrill attractions, Air Race. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)
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