Luna Park honored the ride's original fare of 25 cents for the first 85 minutes Saturday.

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Last year, 759, 000 people visited Luna Park, 120, 000 more than in 2011, according to the city.

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Luna Park amusement park says its nearly 30 rides are all open, including the wooden Cyclone Rollercoaster.

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Nostalgic local residents and excited tourists gathered Saturday at Luna Park in Coney Island to help celebrate the anniversary of the treasured landmark.

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"To be able to be ready after what's happened here, I'm very happy, " said Alberto Zamperla, chairman of Central Amusement International, which operates Luna Park.

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At Luna Park, where about 750 seasonal staff members are expected to work this summer, engineers replaced electrical boxes, wiring and switches for nearly all 21 rides.

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Members of the People's Coalition of Coney Island, a community organization formed after Sandy, and other groups demonstrated opposite Luna Park with placards and leaflets calling for more assistance.

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