#How COVID inspired Coney Island’s new Phoenix roller coaster

#How COVID inspired Coney Island’s new Phoenix roller coaster

“#How COVID inspired Coney Island’s new Phoenix roller coaster” Move over, Cyclone — there’s a new stomach-churning star ­attraction at Coney Island. The Phoenix roller coaster makes its official debut on July 4th weekend at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. According to DJ Vourderis, whose family owns and operates the park, it’s a high-speed love…

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#NY hospital patients with COVID-19 hits record low

#NY hospital patients with COVID-19 hits record low

“#NY hospital patients with COVID-19 hits record low” The number of New Yorkers hospitalized with COVID-19 has dropped to the lowest level since the pandemic began last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. There were 371 hospital patients with the bug Friday, Cuomo said. The previous low had come on Sept. 5, 2020, with 410…

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#Rent-stabilized apartments in NYC to see rent hikes

#Rent-stabilized apartments in NYC to see rent hikes

“#Rent-stabilized apartments in NYC to see rent hikes” The city’s Rent Guidelines Board approved rent hikes for the Big Apple’s nearly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments – but agreed to a six-month freeze to allow time for the pandemic recovery. The board voted 5-4 in a virtual meeting Wednesday to freeze rents for the first half…

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#NYC hospitals administer 1 millionth COVID-19 vaccination

#NYC hospitals administer 1 millionth COVID-19 vaccination

“#NYC hospitals administer 1 millionth COVID-19 vaccination” The city’s public hospital system administered its 1 millionth COVID-19 dose Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced. “The hospitals and clinics of health and hospitals have been stellar in addressing this crisis,” said de Blasio during his daily press briefing “This has been Health and Hospitals’ finest hour,…

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#New Coney Island coaster The Phoenix to open by July 4

#New Coney Island coaster The Phoenix to open by July 4

“#New Coney Island coaster The Phoenix to open by July 4” A roller coaster is rising from the ashes of a dark and terrible year for the amusement-park industry. Coney Island will soon cut the ribbon on its newest attraction for thrill-seekers: The Phoenix, a custom-made 68-foot-high coaster reaching speeds of more than 34 miles per…

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