Chestnut, Sudo Reign Supreme at Hot Dog Contest
#HotDogEating #ConeyIslandJoey Chestnut devoured 66 hot dogs for his 18th Nathan's title, while Miki Sudo won her 12th with 38.75. Chestnut, on probation for battery, admitted room for improvement. The contest celebrated America's 250th birthday on Coney Island. read more
Joey Chestnut Returns to Coney Island After Arrest
#JoeyChestnut #ConeyIslandCompetitive eater Joey Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s title at Coney Island despite probation for a misdemeanor battery charge. He pleaded guilty to slapping a man at an Indiana bar. The incident does not violate league conduct rules. read more
Mother sentenced for drowning three children at Coney Island
#MurderSentencing #ConeyIslandA Brooklyn mother, Erin Merdy, was sentenced to 20 years to life for drowning her three young children at Coney Island in 2022. She pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Evidence showed her walking toward the ocean with the kids. read more
#ConeyIsland #DrowningTragedy
Two teenage sisters, Aisha and Zainab Mohammed, drowned at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn during a July 4 weekend swim. The sisters went missing after entering the rough ocean waters during a storm while beachgoers sought shelter. read more