Following the reopening of Red Hook’s Fairway Market March 1—which was all but wiped out by October’s Hurricane Sandy—there’s more good news for the borough. Heights locals looking to hop the R train for Coney Island’s seasonal goodies now have an official green light. Last Sunday, the Luna Park rides reopened, after being washed over with 5 feet of seawater.
The BK Chamber of Commerce shares that “Coney Island’s colorful rides only just emerged from an extensive rehabilitation. Workers were still finishing the repairs when families began to crowd the entrances on Sunday morning.”
Alberto Zamperla, CEO of the firm that operates Luna Park, tells the New York Times, which covered the reopening, “Our commitment after the hurricane, from Day 1, was to be ready on time for this event.” The rehab included everything 
from replacing electrical systems to dumping go-carts brined in seawater.
In attendance for opening day were state Senator Charles E. Schumer and Brooklyn borough president Marty Markowitz.
Luna is one of two privately owned amusement parks that opened in Coney Island on Sunday. Much more in the NYT story.
Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/56753
