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Time Out
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This powerful photo exhibit shows the turmoil of Coney Island in the 1960s-70s
These days, Coney Island is known for its roller coasters, Mermaid Parade, and Hot Dog Eating Contest, but back in the 1960s and 1970s, it was a very different story. Instead, the Brooklyn neighborhood resembled "a war zone" between 1965–1975 amid ill-conceived government projects, as the Coney Island History Project explained. Now, a new exhibit of street photography from that era examines what life was like back then. Charles Denson grew up in the West End of Coney Island and began photographing his neighborhood as a teenager. His photos are now part of the exhibition "Coney Island Streets: 1965–1975," which you can visit for free all summer at the Coney Island History Project. The fee exhibit shows the effects of discriminatory policies that began back in 1938 when the federal government "redlined" Coney Island. Redlining targeted the area because of prejudice against immigrants, African Americans, and local residents who were predominantly of Jewish, Italian, and Irish ancestry, the Coney Island History Project explains. The flawed policies of the Federal Housing Administration made it nearly impossible for homeowners to obtain mortgages, loans, and insurance. Slumlords, arsonists, greedy developers, and block-busting took advantage of the situation, and quality of life deteriorated as the area became a poverty pocket. "I grew up to the sounds of fire engines and bulldozers as block after block of viable housing went up in flames or was reduced to rubble under the treads of heavy machinery. None of the structures in my photographs has survived," Denson said in a press release. Block after block of viable housing went up in flames or was reduced to rubble. The government's Urban Renewal program called for the demolition of 60 blocks of homes and businesses. Then, government funding for such projects ran out in 1974, leaving the Coney Island community with a debris field of burned out structures and closed businesses. "My photographs show how resilient the neighborhood proved to be as residents survived as best they could with what remained. During this 10-year period I photographed portraits of local residents, family-run businesses, and the dramatic day-to-day changes taking place in Coney Island," Denson added. My photographs show how resilient the neighborhood proved to be. After photographing his neighborhood as a teen, Denson eventually began his career in 1971 as a photographer for New York Magazine. Today, he is an author of several books about Coney Island and served as executive director of the nonprofit Coney Island History Project. See the exhibit for free at the Coney Island History Project exhibition center (3059 West 12th Street, next to the West 12th Street entrance to Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, just a few steps off the Boardwalk). It's open on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Labor Day, 1–7pm.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video Captures Man Who ‘Doesn't Like' Foster Puppies Yet Does This
It is hard to resist the cuteness of puppies, and in this viral video, a foster dad did give in to the ones his wife brought home. The adorable clip racked up millions of views and thousands of likes in just a day. Moreover, netizens couldn't help but poke fun at the unwilling foster dad, who showered the canines with love when he thought his partner wasn't looking. Serena Denson took to Instagram to share her husband's antics whenever she brings home some fosters. The Denson Farm isn't a stranger to tending to animals, boasting horses, chickens, barn cats, and lots of dogs. In a video that has now gone viral, Denson captured her partner showering their foster puppies with some love in secret. The Instagram Reel has garnered more than 1.9 million views and 179k likes, with netizens finding it very relatable. One user wrote, 'The best relationships are the grumpy man and the dogs he didn't want.' Another pointed out that 'he knows he's about to have his heart broken letting those babies go.' The video began with Denson's husband walking down the side of their house with some massive sticks. The foster puppies clearly love the man as they surround him as he makes his way to the side of their property. However, when he tossed the sticks away, the pups couldn't help but stare longingly in their direction. A netizen pointed out, 'The way they looked on in horror when he threw those perfectly good sticks away!' In the next clip, Denson's husband can be seen interacting with the same foster puppies he is 'always annoyed' at. He first scares them away, with the little ones scattering all across the green patch. But he follows it up with some rubs, with all the pups huddled together as they sought their foster dad's attention. A commenter poked fun at the man, joking, 'Rolls eyes…Dear Diary, I can hardly believe it. MORE PUPPIES. I must maintain my cool exterior. But I'm sooooooo excited.' The post Video Captures Man Who 'Doesn't Like' Foster Puppies Yet Does This appeared first on DogTime.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Homeless man faces charges in connection with setting fire to Western Mass. home
A 30-year-old homeless man is facing charges in connection with setting fire to one Springfield home and trying to set fire to another, police announced Wednesday. Nicholas Denson has been charged with arson of a dwelling, breaking and entering into a building during the daytime to commit a felony, attempted arson of a dwelling, defacing property and assault and battery on a police officer, Springfield police said in a press release. On April 24 around 4:35 a.m., Springfield police and firefighters responded to the 200 block of Belmont Avenue for a report that a home was on fire, police said. The home's rear porch was ablaze, but firefighters managed to extinguish the flames. Springfield police's arson and bomb squad began investigating and soon located a gasoline can near the porch, police said. An arson K9 dog also detected accelerants or flammable liquids on the porch. Around 3:30 p.m. that day, the arson and bomb squad investigated an attempted arson at an apartment on Buckingham Street, police said. When they entered the home, they immediately smelled gasoline. Officers soon spotted Denson fleeing out the back door of the apartment and pursued him, police said. They found Denson on State Street and arrested him around 4:05 p.m., but he shoved an officer before being taken into custody. No further information has been released. Man found shot dead behind Taunton high school identified as Cape Cod man Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Heriberto Flores, founder of troubled NE Farmworkers Council 'All Access PD: Grand Rapids' new episode tonight - Where to stream free Second homicide victim found near Salem Walmart identified as Oregon man Mass. man faces attempted rape, kidnapping charges after attack on female Uber driver
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Family remembers son who lost his life on the job in Snyder
ABILENE, Texas () – A family from Texas is raising awareness about worker safety. While working in the renewable energy field in Snyder, 24-year-old Wyatt Denson lost his life on August 19, 2022. His dad, Shawn Denson, explains that his son was working and things turned unexpectedly. 'Wyatt was the first to jump in for any task, and this task was not even his. But he decided to help out, and an incident occurred: a skid that weighed approximately 1,800 to 2,000 pounds fell from where it should have been. It crushed our son, and he never knew what happened,' shared Denson. Denson was working on the far side of the job site when he was summoned to the office and informed of the tragic news. Overwhelmed with grief, he had to call Wyatt's mother, Wendy Zavala. In her time of sorrow, Zavala chose to remember her son for his kindness and strong sense of family. 'He was a gentle giant. He was six foot four, personality galore; probably the most giving person I've ever met. There isn't a day that would go by that you didn't get a hug, or, you know, he would come home and say, 'Mom, get up. I'm going to dance you around the house.' He would dance me around the house; he loved to dance,' explained Zavala. While over the years the grief doesn't get easier, the family has honored Wyatt's life by raising awareness about worker safety. Zavala became a board member for United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities. 'According to the National Labor Board, the latest statistics show that 564 people died in Texas in 2023. That's the latest that's out. That equates to one every 15 hours, so one person every 15 hours does that at work. Our goal is to push legislation; none of this brings it back at all, but sharing what story, if it can make somebody stop and think about what they're doing, or maybe a company revamping their safety program, is the main thing,' added Zavala. As for Denson he raises awareness at every job site and to people he knows as he shares with enough education and safety protocols his son's death could have been preventable. 'In my opinion, it's, with enough mitigation and enough planning, all of the accidents are preventable. It just takes enough people and enough time to slow down and really understand what you're doing so that any of the dangers are mitigated. It's a battle every day. I miss my baby every day, and nothing can bring that back. But hopefully, some education in the future will prevent any other parents from going through this grief,' expressed Denson. A billboard on South Treadaway features a photo of Wyatt, aimed at raising awareness about worker safety. On Monday, April 28, Workers Memorial Day was observed—a day dedicated to honoring those who have lost their lives while on the job. Denson and Zavala share that their family is large, and the loss of a loved one will take a lifetime to grieve. However, they hope that by sharing their son's story, they can help save at least one life. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Grand jury to hear State Line, Mississippi triple murder case
STATE LINE, Miss. (WKRG) — Drexler Johnson, 37, the State Line, Mississippi, triple murder suspect, on Tuesday was in court, where the case was bound over to a grand jury. Mobile Fire-Rescue responds to house fire on Mimosa Drive On Tuesday, April 22, a judge in Greene County found probable cause and decided to send the case to a grand jury. Johnson was initially arrested in connection with the New Year's Day crime on Jan. 9, but was charged with accessory after the fact and conspiracy to commit a crime. On March 28, Johnson's charges were upgraded to three counts of capital murder and one count of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Johnson is accused of killing Lester Campbell, Rhonda Denson, and Dirk Jason Thornton at a Clark's Exxon gas station on Saint Peter Street during a robbery. A Pascagoula Police Department investigator testified in court that 9-mm shell casings found at Johnson's home matched the shell casings from the crime scene. A witness also took that stand Tuesday, saying that Johnson had confessed to the crime and had talked about hiding the gun. During a search of Johnson's phone, investigators found photos of an extended magazine that was used for the shooting, along with pictures taken months before the incident of the escape route the suspect allegedly took. Johnson allegedly took a victim's car from the scene, and it was found 4 miles from the gas station, 3 miles from Johnson's home. Denson was a clerk at the gas station, Campbell was Denson's boyfriend and had just dropped her off for work, and Thornton was a customer of the store when the shooting happened around 6 a.m. Mobile man sentenced for illegally carrying a machine gun Johnson has denied the crimes twice to law enforcement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
