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End of an era as Astroland rides into sunset
On Coney Island, Astroland Amusement Park prepares to close after Labor Day as a 2 billion makeover for the area looms. Owner family sold the 3 acre site to Thor Equities in November, ending 45 years of seaside charm and leaving 370 workers facing upheaval.
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New York
Coney Island
Carol Albert
Astroland
Brooklyn
Albert
Thor Equities
Dewey Albert
New York Times
Luna Park
Dreamland
Brighton Beach
Deadpan Albert
Mark Blumenthal
Boardwalk
Surf Avenue
Blumenthal