A last Friday for Astroland ... or not

On a sunny Friday (Sept. 5) the future of the historic Astroland amusement park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City (NYC) is unsure. The 'space-age' theme park first opened in 1962 and is home to one of the NYC and National Historic landmarks -- the wooden roller coaster Cyclone.

The fate of the Cyclone looks "bright" as it is scheduled to stay open even if Astroland closes.

The bumper cars are one of the more grounded attractions at the park.

Dante's Inferno is for the dark-ride connoisseurs.

The top spin ride will definitely give you the thrills.

A view from the beach.
In 1867, Charles Feltman opened the first ever hot-dog stand in Coney Island.

The wonder wheel in the background.

A view from the pirate ship

The break dance ride

The water fume booth.