Sitting on Coney Island Boardwalk, originally uploaded by rsguskind.

Gowanus Lounge loves Coney Island, especially the ease of getting there on the F Train. Who cares if the water is more New York Harbor than Atlantic Ocean? For 2006, all of our favorite attractions–like Shoot the Freak and Cha Cha’s–are back., saved from the wrecking ball of redevelopment by Thor Equities for another season. Sometime in June, the Parachute Jump should benefit from a new lighting system that’s been installed. And, there’s the Mermaid Parade on June 24. We don’t need no steenking Southhampton. Surf’s up!