The Coney Island Cyclone remains closed indefinitely after the iconic roller coaster malfunctioned Thursday and riders had to be evacuated. The near-century-old wooden coaster’s train got stuck on the rails mid-ride on Thursday. Staff from Luna Park, which operates the historic coaster, escorted passengers off the steep, rickety tracks and indefinitely halted the ride’s operation, pending repairs. No injuries were reported in the ordeal. The city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) then inspected the Cyclone on Friday and hit Luna Park with code violations. Click here to read more on amny.com.
