Century-old Detroit coney island rivalry is being threatened by rats
After actor Jon Hamm finished filming "No Sudden Move" in Detroit during the pandemic, he went on "The Tonight Show" to promote the crime drama. As he spoke with host Jimmy Fallon, the conversation turned to coney islands. American or Lafayette?
American Coney Island in Detroit frustrated over Lafayette's rat closure "We are not one of the same"
The owner of American Coney Island in Detroit says the recent closure of Lafayette Coney Island due to rat infestation impacts their business.
Detroit’s Lafayette Coney Island faces pressure from residents following closure due to rat problem
DETROIT – It’s been almost two weeks since Detroit’s well-known Lafayette Coney Island closed for a rat infestation. It’s their second shutdown since 2022. Now, the owners are seeing increased pressure from the community. Malik Shabazz, a community activist, is calling for the restaurant to be permanently closed.
Lafayette Coney Island voluntarily closes to address 'rat infestation issue'
The Detroit Health Department said that Lafayette Coney Island in Downtown Detroit has closed once again to address a rat problem.
Detroit residents demand action from Lafayette Coney Island over alleged rodent issue
Detroit residents are demanding that a coney island restaurant "clean it up or stay shut down" following the restaurant's latest alleged health issue.
Lafayette Coney Island fires back at American, posts pest control report
Grace Keros, co-owner of American Coney Island, holds a press conference to discuss the closing of the Lafayette Coney Island ...
American Coney Island owner: Don't confuse us with our neighbor
Grace Keros wants customers to know that her restaurant is not affiliated with one next door. Lafayette Coney Island shut ...
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Performing Arts School Takes 3K SF at LCOR’s Coney Island Development
Art’s House Schools, a not-for-profit performing arts school for children and teens, will shift its campus to 3,400 square ...
American Coney Island owner outraged over neighboring Lafayette's rat problem
A reported rat infestation intensifies the rivalry between two competing coney island restaurants in downtown Detroit.
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Detroit's Lafayette Coney Island temporarily closes due to "rat infestation issue," health department says
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit coney island restaurant that had previously dealt with rodent issues more than two years ago ...
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Coney Island community board votes against land use change for proposed casino
A southern Brooklyn community board voted against changing land use rules for the proposed Coney Island casino on Wednesday ...
New £16million tourist destination inspired by New York’s Coney Island to open in underrated UK city
THE UK city home to the first Greggs is getting a huge new American-inspired food attraction. Following on from its success ...