Iconic Coney Island Faces Redevelopment

The Cyclone celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. (photo courtesy of cnn.com)
Boys on the Boardwalk, the Iconic Parachute Ride in the background. (photo courtesy of cnn.com)

CNN.com reports on the changes coming to Coney Island next year, and reflects on the history of the famous Brooklyn amusement park, Astroland, and its Mermaid Parade, with slide show and the story of its intoxicating past.