Coney Island amusement parks reopen after being closed for over a year

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn — New York's beloved amusement parks at Coney Island reopen their gates to guests on Friday after being shut down since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic. After the traditional "Blessing of the Rides" at 10 a.m., both Luna Park and Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park will open Friday at 11 a.m. The [...]