Shanna Rivera, Rita Fernandez, Pam DeGennaro & Keyniah Romero

Grew up on 20th & Surf and 21st & Neptune

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Shanna Rivera, Rita Fernandez, Pam DeGennaro & Keyniah Romero
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June 6 2010

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Shanna Rivera, Rita Fernandez and Pam DeGennaro grew up together in Coney Island. Rita's daughter, Keyniah Romero joins them as they share some of their memories. They all remember the chocolate factory that used to operate out of the Child's Building. Workers would sometimes throw coin candies to the children below their windows. They used to barbecue and hang out under the boardwalk. Today, they still live in Coney Island and hope for the further restoration of older buildings and attractions.