Event organizers tell News 12 the event is meant to celebrate community while allowing people to embrace creativity with a mermaid theme to kick off the start of summer.

Coney Island’s “last traditional carousel” from the early 20th century has more than 50 hand-carved wooden horses and two chariots. It also was spruced up as part of the restoration project.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Each year, thousands of New York City residents flock to the streets of Coney Island, Brooklyn, in an effort to catch a glimpse of the glamorous Mermaid Parade. This ...

The summer solstice was on Friday evening, but the unofficial start of summer in NYC happened on Saturday (6/21), when the Coney Island Mermaid Parade took over Surf Ave and the boardwalk for its ...

Coney Island is one of New York City’s most beloved neighborhoods, a longstanding symbol of its history and culture. With its amusement parks, classic boardwalk restaurants and businesses, and, of ...

On a hot, sunny afternoon, Coney Island is packed with strollers, couples in locked hands, and generations of families. But above the crash of waves and the roar of the Cyclone, a quieter story ...

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) -- With temperatures soaring, the NYPD hit the Coney Island boardwalk on Thursday to crack down on illegal scooters, mopeds, and other quality of life concerns.

Brooklyn will host the return of the Mermaid Parade tomorrow at Coney Island. Now in its 43rd year, the event marks the beginning of summer and highlights New York City’s beachside traditions.

Progress is underway in what's often called New York City's playground, as about 1,100 new homes are set to be built in Coney Island, according to Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor on Tuesday said the city ...

Now in its 43rd year, the celebration brings more than 5,000 participants to Surf Avenue, strutting in glittery mermaid costumes and bringing color and creativity to the boardwalk.