Brooklinks: Subdued Back to Work Wednesday Edition

Brooklinks is a selection of Brooklyn-related blog items and news stories. The photo above is, of course, last night's fireworks over the East River below the Brooklyn Bridge:

Live Blogging the Coney Hot Dog Eating Contest [Gothamist]
Coney Island on Comeback Trail [Asbury Park Press]
At Coney Island Freaky Side Still Shows [LATimes]
Down by the Boardwalk, a $1 Billion Revival Plan [NYT]
Coney Island--Hot Dog Conetest and More [423 Smith]
Village Voice Arrives in Red Hook [Callalillie]
Atlantic Yards Sponsoring Coney Volleyball [Atlantic Yards Report]
Dramatic Brooklyn Rescue [NYDN]
Grand St. Bridge/Torn Flag in Gowanus [bluejake]
July 4 Immigration & Patriotism [Bklyn Ramblings]