Last summer at the world's playground

According to its official website, Coney Island is "a New York City neighborhood that features an amusement area that includes 35 or more separate rides and attractions". Our friend Howard K, who grew up on Coney Island, took us there two years ago and showed us what was left of what was once called the world's playground. and this year I was curious whether it has changed for better or for worse.
The sad truth is: it's changed for worse.
Howard told us there were big plans for this area, but that the contractor went bankrupt. The result is very depressing. Getting a hotdog at Nathan's is about the most exciting thing you can do on Coney Island right now.

Location scout Nick Carr has a last look at some of the incredible buildings, pavilions, and rides on Coney Island before they are demolished. And film maker JL Aronson is raising funds for his documentary Last Summer at Coney Island. So far there are 64 Backers, $3,665 pledged (of $12,000 goal) and 39 days to go.

Coney Island Dream from Joshua Brown on Vimeo.