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Astroland opens Sunday for likely final season

Coney Island's Astroland Amusement Park will open Sunday for what is likely its final season.

But much like a year ago, when it appeared the storied park was embarking on its farewell season, co-owner Carol Hill Albert is holding out hope Astroland will survive beyond 2008.

Developer Thor Equities, which purchased the land from Albert and her husband in November 2006, granted Astroland...

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