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Coney Island's Astroland to Shut Down

Owner of legendary amusement park can't strike deal on lease

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 4, 2008 4:12 PM CDT

(Newser) – The iconic Astroland, one of two theme parks on New York’s Coney Island, will close for good on Sunday, the New York Post reports. Owner Carol Albert said she couldn't strike a lease deal with the 46-year-old site's developer and landlord. The park’s... Read full story »

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