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John Strong

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    Some Coney Island Attractions Shut Down by Sitt for Late Rent

    It's not going to be much of a weekend at Coney Island. Not only is the beach closed, so is Dreamland, that is, the passel of Coney amusements in what used to be Astroland Park. Developer Joe Sitt closed Dreamland down this morning for non-payment of rent. That takes 10 or 12 rides, vendors, and Joh ... More >>

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    August 12, 2009

    Former 5-Legged Dog Case Gets TV Trial with Jeanine Pirro

    We're certainly glad we treated this story with the appropriate level of seriousness. You will recall the formerly five-legged dog Lily, who in her extra-limbed state was purchased by a Coney freak show operator. Said operator, John Strong, was double-crossed by a do-gooder who offered a higher pric ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    Freak Show Man Will Sue Over Puppy's Amputated Fifth Leg; Demands Reattachment

    The amputation of that five-legged puppy's fifth leg has not ended her usefulness to Coney freak show manager John Strong, who says he had a deal to buy and exhibit the monstrosity but saw his dream crumble when a nice lady bought the puppy instead, named it Lily, and had a vet remove the extraneous ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2009

    Coney Freak Show Owner Who Wanted 5-Legged Puppy is Thwarted By Nice Lady

     So there was this five-legged puppy that the manager of a Coney Island freak show dearly wanted. He put up $3,000 for her. However, a nice lady didn't want to see the puppy, who is a chihuahua-terrier mix and whose name is Lily, made a spectacle of. She paid $4,000 -- $3,000 for the doc, and $ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2009

    Coney's Giant Rat Stays In Out of the Rain

    Joe Sitt's much-hyped Festival By The Sea, famed of story and subway ads, was supposed to have its grand opening this weekend, but it was called on account of rain. Or alleged rain: Total precipitation for Friday and Saturday was less than a tenth of an inch, so skeptics will be forgiven for wonderi ... More >>

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