Neighbors say Coney Island casino would be death knell for Mermaid Parade. Developers disagree Posted: February 16, 2025 | Last updated: February 16, 2025 In a statement to News 12 the management ...

Artists at Coney Island USA, though, hope the casino license does not go through so their mock mermaid memorial doesn't become a real one.

In a statement to News 12 the management group behind The Coney said that they do not envision any disruptions for the Mermaid Parade as a result of the casino, saying it would welcome the ...

"If this proposed casino gets approved, it may very well be the death of our Mermaid Parade,” said Adam Rinn, the artistic director at Coney Island USA. "When we are looking to apply for street ...