It’s New York City’s iconic summer playground. Coney Island, a Brooklyn neighborhood with nearly 3 miles of beaches, has been helping New Yorkers cool off and decompress for over a century now.

On Dec. 14, a social media post on X with over 3 million views claimed Coney Island is closing at the end of the year. New York City’s Coney Island is not shutting down at the end of the year.

A beloved Cincinnati landmark is coming to a close. Officials announced Thursday that Coney Island, a water park that's been around for generations, will permanently close at the end of the year.