A massive observation wheel slated for Staten Island should be built in Coney Island, claim People’s Playground boosters who say the amusement district should be home to anything remotely amusing in the city.
Staten Islanders cheered the news that they may be getting the 600-foot ride — the largest observation wheel in the world at twice the height of the Statue of Liberty — that will give tourists sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, but Coney Island’s faithful are balking at the idea.
“The world’s largest Ferris wheel belongs in Coney!” said Dick Zigun, Coney Island’s unofficial mayor and founder of Coney Island USA. “The city needs to stay focused on rebuilding Coney into a first class major tourist destination, it shouldn’t encourage competition with Coney within the five boroughs.” READ MORE …
