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How Coney Island Became the Place to Be on a Summer Day in New York City Sean Patrick Flynn © Provided by Travel + Leisure Harvey Meston/Archive Photos/Getty Images The beach at Coney Island, New York City, circa 1960 There s no place in New York City more synonymous with summer than Coney Island. The South Brooklyn neighborhood has long welcomed city dwellers to break away from the monotony of their work week to soak up the sun. As the warm weather kicks into high gear and New Yorkers start to venture off on day trips, we take a look at one of the city s most historic enclaves and how it has evolved over the past few decades.

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