Public Radio Redux

It can’t be much of a surprise that a developer has finally bought New York City’s Coney Island. It’s been a staple of New York City since the turn of the last century, known for its cheap, low-brow and just plain weird collection of games, rides, fried food, and freak shows. Coney Island catered to the middle- and lower- classes, for whom it was just a subway ride away. But that playground is changing drastically. A private equity firm has plans to build a glass-enclosed water park, hi-rise hotels, movie theaters, and chain stores. The landmark Cyclone roller coaster will stay, but developers say everything else must go. We hear from residents and visitors about the Coney Island they remember and the new one they want.