Why Coney Island is Totally Corrupt

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To start comparing quotes and simplify insurance-buying, check out Policygenius: https://Policygenius.com/itshistory. Thanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this video! Step into the twisted past of Coney Island, New York, as we uncover the shocking corruption and fascinating tales that have plagued this legendary amusement hub for centuries. From its early beginnings under Native American control to its rise as a playground for thrill-seekers, this video delves deep into the dark underbelly of Coney Island's history. Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉 https://youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join Chapters: 00:00 - Introducing Coney Island, New York 00:31 - Coney Island under Native American control 00:51 - The early development of Coney Island 03:11 - Coney Island’s corrupt Politician (John 'Boss' McKane) 05:37 - Sea Lion Park 06:58 - Paul Boyton’s Water Chutes 05:15 - Coney Island’s Insanely corrupt property laws 06:28 - The Downfall John 'Boss' McKane 07:13 - The Rise of Coney Island Rollercoasters | The Fearless Frogman 08:34 - Paul Boyton’s Water Chutes | Coney Island’s First amusement park 09:05 - The Flip-Flap Railway - The First Looping Rollercoaster 10:07 - The Grand opening of Paul Boyton’s Water Chutes 12:02 - Steeple Chase Amusement Park 13:19 - Why Coney Island is not an island 13:40 - How Steeple Chase Park transformed the amusement park industry 14:23 - Luna Park (formerly Astroland) 15:06 - Why Coney Island amusement parks don’t last 15:47 - When Astro Tower almost collapsed 17:11 - Coney Island during the global shutdown 18:12 - Coney Island in the modern day IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NN2rktA4yMZ4vmNaA3KpsS5KXLj3xVN » Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@ITSHISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] » DISCLAIMER Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. If you believe your image or content was used in a way that violates your rights, please contact us at [email protected] » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Neve Brown, Bex Weinstein, Imana Schoch, Gregory Back,, Editor - Piotr Kubiak, Karolina Szwata, Kamil Krawiec, Sebastian Ripoll, Patrycja Klimczuk, Karolina Pleskot, Oliwia Tracz, Host - Ryan Socash » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.