Save Iconic Coney Island’s Historic Amusement District!
A developer is trying to replace Coney Island’s historic Amusement District with a casino—a reckless and short-sighted plan that puts private profit ahead of the public good.
This casino will do nothing to improve Coney Island. Instead, it threatens to erase large parts of a beloved area that has been a fun, family-friendly destination for over a century. The Amusement District is more than just rides and games—it’s a cultural landmark, a symbol of New York City’s history, and a place generations of families have enjoyed. A casino does not belong in Coney Island. Tell your elected officials to protect the integrity of this iconic neighborhood and reject this harmful development.
Please submit written testimony to landusetestimony@council.nyc.gov. They will take written testimony up to Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM.
June 12, 2025 – Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises; 11:00 am – 250 Broadway, 16th Floor Committee Room, New York, NY 10007
A letter from our CEO:
June 12, 2025 – Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises; 11:00 am – 250 Broadway, 16th Floor Committee Room, New York, NY 10007
To testify at this hearing on the following item(s) remotely, please register at: https://council.nyc.gov/land-use/
You may submit written testimony to landusetestimony@council.nyc.gov. They will take written testimony up to 72 hours following the completion of the public hearing
These are the 6 politicians who will decide if Coney Island is replaced with a Casino.
Call or write them and tell them NO. No Casino in Coney Island!
Antonio Reynoso
Brooklyn Borough President
718 802-3700
AskReynoso@brooklynbp.nyc.gov
Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso has conditionally approved the demapping.
Justin Brannan
Councilman for the Coney Island district
718 748-5200
AskJB@council.nyc.gov
(He is also running for NYC Comptroller)
Alec Brook-Krasny
NY Assembly Member
718 266-0267
brook-krasnya@nyassembly.gov
Assemblyman Brook-Krasny has announced he is against the casino. Please thank him for his opposition to the casino, and his support for the Coney Island community
These six politicians will decide if the Casino gets built in Coney Island. They will each appoint one member of the board that decides on the Casino. Call or write each of them to say you are against the Casino in Coney Island and will not vote for any politician who does not vote against the Casino. Leave a voicemail if there is no answer.
This is a suggested sample of what you could say when you call each politician… or just tell them how you feel.
Hello,
My name is [Your Name], and I’m calling to express my strong opposition to the proposed construction of a casino in Coney Island.
A casino would destroy the very character and spirit of Coney Island—the reason so many people visit and love this place. The plan to build massive 20- and 40-story casino towers that cast shadows over the amusement area is completely unacceptable. These developments threaten the unique identity, accessibility, and vitality of our community.
Please make it clear to [Politician’s Name] that I will not support or vote for any elected official who does not stand firmly against this project.
Thank you for your time.
