NEW YORK—New Yorkers and tourists alike flocked to Coney Island Wednesday, taking in the sights, sounds, and tastes while celebrating our nation’s Independence Day.
The beaches were packed with thousands looking to cool off from the sizzling temperatures (a high of 95 degrees at 5:05 p.m.) with a swim in the Atlantic Ocean. Patrons lined the boardwalk, sampling all the favorites from Nathan’s Hot Dogs, to funnel cakes, and fried clams. Screams from children (and even some adults) filled the air, as they rode the rides at Luna Park amusement park, and smiles were everywhere.
“It is a tradition to come out and enjoy Coney Island. Where else would you rather be on the Fourth of July?” asked Stanley Fox, a lifelong resident of Coney Island. “This is a place where you come to hang out and forget about your troubles for a couple of hours.”
