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Four Leo’s Coney Island branches in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties are owned by a man accused of shredding the time cards that included his workers’ overtime hours.

The U.S. Department of Labor said Kyriakos ‘Ken’ Vlahadamis has a history of defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employee wages at restaurants in Clarkston, Dearborn, Livonia and Sterling Heights.

Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for America’s Independence Day.

Organizers of America’s perennial July Fourth hot dog eating contest say the reigning champion won’t compete this year due to a contract dispute.

In Michigan we have the Great Lakes, bumpy cake, Faygo pop and more Coney Island restaurants than you can count...but there is something we’ve always been missing -- a Buc-ee’s convenience store/gas station utopia.

Two teenagers were arrested after police say they stole money from tip jars at two Taylor restaurants and led police on a chase.

Friends and family are gathering to honor a beloved Detroit restaurant owner.

Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley celebrated the release of his latest album by giving out free food Friday at a Coney Island on the city’s west side.

A dispute at a Coney Island in Detroit ended in gunfire, taking the life of a 27-year-old mother.

Revelers across the nation braved heat and heavy downpours to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday, celebrating the nation’s founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests at a time of lingering political divisions.

Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

The latest edition of Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating competition is back this Fourth of July -- here’s how and when you can watch.

Two men were shot overnight while they were sitting in a car outside a Coney Island restaurant on Detroit’s west side, police said.

A man ran into a Coney Island restaurant and tried to hide in a booth after Detroit police saw him walking along the road with a gun in his pocket, officials said.

Spring training opens Monday in Florida and Arizona.

Lafayette Coney Island in Detroit confirmed to Local 4 that they plan to reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

The Detroit Police Department is searching for two suspects who broke into American Coney Island and stole an empty cash register.

Police say three children have died after being found on a New York City beach and authorities believe the children may have been drowned by their mother.

Major League Baseball is set to announce a pitch clock and limits on defensive shifts next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense.

Lafayette Coney Island in Detroit has been temporarily shut down after health officials said they found evidence of rodent droppings at the restaurant.

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

Coney Island's Luna Park will soon be introducing three new attractions and pedestrian plazas on 5 acres along the iconic New York boardwalk as part of an expansion project.

It’s perhaps the most Detroit debate that exists, and you helped us reach a conclusion.

We’re calling on WDIV Insiders who are Detroit coney dog eaters to help us settle a newsroom debate.

A 50-year-old was attacked and robbed by three men outside a Coney Island restaurant in Detroit, police said.

First, it was supply chain issues due to the pandemic, and now it’s the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that may cause a price increase in bread.

Two suspects have been arrested in the hit-and-run incident where an SUV crashed into a Detroit coney island on New Year’s day.

A vehicle crashed into a restaurant in Detroit on Saturday.

A video captured the moment when a vehicle crashed directly into a Detroit restaurant on Saturday, sending customers fleeing for safety, and hitting others.

Patterson’s loved ones spoke out in hopes of breathing new life into the case. They said they’re afraid for their own safety.

Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday.

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Red Hots Coney Island made it through the Great Depression, a World War and the closure of the Ford Plant in Highland Park but now it’s closing down.

Coney Island’s illustrious amusement parks have reopened after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered them all last year.

DETROIT – One of the biggest names in Detroit’s rap scene opened a Coney Island on the city’s east side Saturday. While speaking in front of a crowd Saturday afternoon Detroit rapper Tone Tone discussed the opening of Toney Island at the corner of East Warren and Dickerson. The restaurant is home to the “Waddupdoe Burgers,” and its menu extends far beyond any traditional Coney Island. The rapper has been dreaming about opening his first restaurant since he was a child. He is also one if the youngest Black men to own a Coney Island in Detroit.

PONTIAC, Mich. – A 30-year-old man taken into custody on an unrelated warrant is accused of being involved in a fatal shooting at a Metro Detroit Coney Island restaurant. According to authorities, just before 10 a.m. Jan. 13, Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to D’Anton’s Coney Island, located on West Huron Street, between Telegraph Road and Woodward Avenue, on reports of a dead body. Original Story: 26-year-old man found dead in Pontiac coney island parking lot, deputies sayPolice said a friend of the dead man reported that he and the victim’s family were unable to find him, searched the area and found his body in a vehicle near the Coney Island restaurant. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Bryan Maurice Wilson AKA: Anthony Randolph Wilson, was connected with the shooting. He was taken into police custody on unrelated warrants and remains at the Oakland County Jail.

It is no secret that we love our Coney Island restaurants. That place is called Antonio’s Coney Island. What sets Antonio’s apart is that along with traditional diner fare, they offer the most authentic dishes from the country of Honduras. Serrano is from Honduras and wanted to introduce people to her country’s cuisine and offer people a bit of variety. She joined Tati Amare from her restaurant to talk about its unique menu and the fresh dishes they serve.

Video captured this image of the man wanted for a fatal Detroit Coney Island shooting. DETROIT – Police are searching for a gunman and three other people wanted in connection with a fatal Coney Island shooting that happened Sunday, Jan. 10 at around 2:50 a.m. in the 13300 block of 14th Street in Detroit. According to police, the 22-year-old victim got in a verbal argument with three men inside the restaurant. The three men left the location and then shortly afterward another person came inside the restaurant and started shooting at the victim. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260.

DETROIT – Police are investigating a fatal shooting Sunday morning at a Detroit Coney Island restaurant. According to authorities, the shooting happened just before 3 a.m. near the intersection of 14th and Waverly Street, just south of Davison Street. Police said an unidentified man had an altercation with three men inside the restaurant who then left the location. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news

Enter: No Sudden Move, a feature film set in Detroit in the 1950s that has brought a star-studded cast to Metro Detroit for filming this fall. Beginning in September, stars like Jon Hamm, Don Cheadle and Benicio del Toro began production in Downtown Detroit and surrounding neighborhoods. “We all stayed in a hotel in Downtown Detroit...and, by the way, Detroit: If you get the chance, go visit. “But also strange making a movie where everybody has to be in masks until three seconds before they start rolling the cameras. The movie is slated to release on HBO Max, but no official release date has been set at this time.

REDFORD, Mich – A new business owner in Metro Detroit decided to make giving back to the community her first order of business. Kathyna Melton is a single Metro Detroit mother of two who used to manage at a Dominos Pizza. Since then, she’s gone from worker to boss by working hard, building credit and dreaming big. Her first order of business was to not sell, but to give. You can watch Paula Tutman’s full story in the video below.

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DETROIT – Law enforcement are digging in the basement of a coney island restaurant in Detroit. Auburn Hills police and FBI agents have been executing at search warrant at Galaxy Coney Island at Schaefer Highway and West Grand River Avenue. There are reports that there may be a body buried in the basement of the restaurant.

HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – Police are still looking for a gunman wanted in the deadly shooting of a 39-year-old man outside of a Highland Park Coney Island restaurant that occurred in August. “Me and my family have a $10,000 reward,” said the victim’s mother, Deanna Hill. Highland Park police weren’t able to comment on the investigation. It’s unclear why the gunman was with Hill when they got to Highland Park that night in August. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Highland Park Police Department at 313-852-7338.

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HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a Highland Park Coney Island restaurant located in the 17000 block of Hamilton Avenue. According to authorities, the shooting happened at about 7:30 a.m. Friday at Parkside Coney Island restaurant. Sources told Local 4 the gunman is in his mid- to late-20s. He was seen running south toward Hill Avenue wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and tan pants. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Highland Park Police Department at 313-852-7338.

DETROIT Two men are facing second-degree murder charges after an argument-turned-shootout killed a 23-year-old woman at a Detroit coney island restaurant on Saturday. At about 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Craparotta and Harris reportedly entered Detroit One Coney Island on Woodward Avenye with the 23-year-old victim. The two men reportedly began arguing with a third man who was already sitting inside the establishment, police said. Gunfire was exchanged between one of the first two men and the third man as the altercation escalated, according to officials. Craparotta was struck and taken to the hospital, where he was listed in critical condition and taken into police custody.

National Chili Dog Day is Thursday and since Detroit is famous for its chili dogs, or Coney dogs as we call them, we thought we would showcase a neighborhood favorite: Lipuma’s Coney Island in Rochester. Tony Lipuma, owner of Lipuma’s, joined Tati Amare from his restaurant via Skype to talk about his restaurant, which has been in his family for generations. Tony says Lipuma’s has takeout meals for everyone. While they are best known for their Coney Dogs, or a chili hot dog with mustard and onions, Lipuma’s offer a slightly expanded menu that features things like Greek salads, tacos and homemade soups. Besides their menu, Tony says Lipuma’s stands out for other reasons: “This place has a vibe, a personality.”You can get a glimpse of that vibe in the video above, plus learn how you can enjoy a Lipuma meal at a nearby park location.

DETROIT – Police are providing new information regarding a shooting at a Detroit Coney Island that left three people dead and another injured. Wednesday update: Detroit man charged with first-degree murder after Coney Island shooting killed 3, injured 1“Another cowardly criminal,” Detroit police chief James Craig said. READ: Person of interest being questioned in shooting that killed 3 people at Detroit Coney IslandWayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Mickey Dane Douglas, 25, of Detroit in connection with the fatal shootings. Gretchen Whitmer or Craig,“To suggest that the Federal Troops, or Federal Agents to come in Detroit, absolutely not,” Craig said. READ: ‘No possible justification’: Detroit mayor, police chief respond to threat of federal agent deployment

Surveillance footage from inside the restaurant shows the shooter and a 23-year-old woman believed to be an accomplice. University of Michigan prepares for students fall return amid pandemicThe University of Michigan is implementing new measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) when students return to campus in the fall. The university will also offer an array of learning styles -- in-person, online and a hybrid of both -- amid the pandemic. Trending Petition demands Northville School Board president resign over social media postNorthville School Board President Matthew Wilks recently shared a post on Facebook suggesting the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a hoax. Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 74,152; Death toll now at 6,126The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 74,152 as of Monday, including 6,126 deaths, state officials report.

DETROIT – Three people were killed and one person was injured in a shooting Sunday night inside a restaurant on Detroit’s west side. UPDATE: Detroit man charged with first-degree murder after Coney Island shooting killed 3, injured 1It happened around 11 p.m. Sunday at A Eagles Coney Island on Dexter Avenue near Joy Road. Police do not think this was a random shooting. They believe there was a fight or some kind of altercation leading up to the shooting. They are reviewing surveillance video from inside the restaurant.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 5:What weve learned about a shooting that left 3 dead at a Coney Island restaurantThree people were killed and one person was injured in a shooting Sunday night inside a restaurant on Detroits west side. It happened around 11 p.m. Sunday at A Eagles Coney Island on Dexter Avenue near Joy Road.

Here are the current rankings of the Dining categories. These are NOT final winners, you still have time to vote, so make it count! BagelEastside Bagel Detroit Bagel Factory Big Apple Bagels New York Bagel Brueggers Bagel/Biggby CoffeeBarbecueBistro Orleans on 15 Zukins Rib Shack Arkins Sweet BBQ Pit Wing Snob Famous Daves Bar-B-queBreakfastTonys Coney Island Ginas Caf Roseanns Kitchen Loris Caf The Glass Onion GriddleBurgerFall Sports Lounge 7th Street Slider Bar Duggans Irish Pub Brewligans Public House Big League BrewsConey IslandRed Hots Coney Island Tonys Coney Island Leos Coney Island Lafayette Coney Island National Coney IslandFood TrucksTwisted Mitten El Charro Slows Bar BQ Concrete Cuisine Galindos A Taste of MexicoPizza - ChainCottage Inn Pizza Shields Pizzeria Pizza Papalis Jets Pizza Buddys PizzaPizza - IndependentSlice of the 80s Picasso of Pizza INC Louis Pizza Alibi of Troy Johnny Zs PizzeriaSandwich ShopDogwoods Deli and Catering Mayas Deli Barbs Pasteries & Pizza Matis Deli Ernies MarketWingsWing Snob Big League Brews Biggs Bar & Grill PizzaPapalis Detroit Wing CompanyFries

Gretchen Whitmer was working Thursday at Lafayette Coney Island in Detroit, serving coney dogs as she campaigns to open up the states restaurants safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmer believes there is a light at the end of the proverbial pandemic tunnel for Michigan, but she continues to take a conservative approach. As for choosing Lafayette Coney Island over next-door rival American Coney Island, it came down to family loyalty. Whitmer wants people to feel safe about eating at restaurants, which were allowed to open up their dining rooms to customers on June 8. The governor wants safety measures taken by both restaurant workers and customers, reiterating the need for masks.

Gretchen Whitmer was working Thursday at Lafayette Coney Island in Detroit, serving coney dogs as she campaigns to open up the states restaurants safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmer believes there is a light at the end of the proverbial pandemic tunnel for Michigan, but she continues to take a conservative approach. Weve got more work to do, but if we all keep our guard up and do the right thing, were going to get there, she said. As for choosing Lafayette Coney Island over next-door rival American Coney Island, it came down to family loyalty. Whitmer wants people to feel safe about eating at restaurants, which were allowed to open up their dining rooms to customers on June 8.

ROSEVILLE, Mich. – Police are investigating after a tip jar was stolen from a Leo’s Coney Island in Roseville on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.Workers believe there was at least $150 in the tip jars. Video of the incident was shared on Facebook. If you have any information contact Detective Sergeant Gudenau at 586-447-4493 with any information. Video of the incident is embedded below:

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A Farmington Hills man is charged with assault with intent to murder after a 62-year-old woman was set on fire Saturday outside a Coney Island restaurant in Redford Township. The Prosecutors Office said William Gary Helmer, 63, was acquainted with the victim, who is also a Farmington Hills resident. He is charged with one count of assault with intent to murder and aggravated assault. This Rusty guy put my mom in critical and tried to murder her with fire, Spinellas son, Bryan Morrissey said. Everybody send as many prayers as you can for her shes going to need them, Morrissey said.

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DETROIT - Detroit police have put out a new alert about a deadly hit-and-run that killed 58-year-old Horland Darnell Patterson on 8 mile. Local 4 obtained footage of the driver wanted in connection with the crash that happened Sept. 11. It has been more than three weeks since Patterson was killed outside a Coney Island. A dark-colored Ford F-150 pickup drove right into Patterson outside a Coney Island in the 8000 block of 8 Mile. Patterson and the driver apparently exchanged words inside the restaurant before the crash, police say.

DETROIT - Detroit police are seeking a driver who ran over a man at a Coney Island, killing him early Wednesday. Police said Horland "Darnell" Patterson, 58, exchanged words about a woman inside 8 Mile Grill, on 8 Mile Road near Livernois Avenue, around 4 a.m.An argument continued into the parking lot, where the other man got into a pickup truck, shut off the lights and ran over Patterson, killing him. "He got in his truck, and here comes Darnell. He hit him and ran him over," said Elle Mae Patterson, the victim's mother. Police are trying to find the driver who hit Patterson.

On Saturday at around 1 a.m. the victim was working as a security guard at the Coney Island. DETROIT - Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged David Michael Golze in connection with a non-fatal stabbing that happened at a Detroit Coney Island in the 100 block of West Lafayette. The man who was stabbed, a 31-year-old security guard from Royal Oak, was attacked in front of the downtown Detroit Coney Island restaurant. On Saturday at around 1 a.m., he was working as a security guard at Coney Island. When the man discovered he was bleeding, he flagged down Detroit police officers who transported him to a local hospital for treatment.

WAYNE, Mich. - Police in Wayne arrested a man Wednesday who they believe is responsible for several burglaries in the area. According to authorities, at about 11:30 p.m., Wayne police officers were dispatched to Steve's Coney Island restaurant on Wayne Road for reports of a break-in. When police arrived, a witness helped officers locate the suspect. Police said they were able to recover stolen property and, with help from a Michigan State Police K-9 Unit, the tool used to break into the Coney Island restaurant. David Edward Miller, 57, was arrested and is believed to be connected to at least six other burglaries in Wayne, Dearborn and Romulus.

The victim was shot in the parking lot of a Detroit Coney Island. (WDIV)DETROIT - Police are investigating a nonfatal shooting that happened at 1:14 a.m. Saturday in the 14700 block of Harper Avenue. The victim was shot in the parking lot of a Coney Island in the area. Police believe the victim, a 21-year-old man, may have been carjacked. He was unable to make a statement and is in critical condition.

DETROIT - Detroit police are still searching for a hit-and-run driver more than a year after a man was struck and killed while walking to pick up food from a nearby Coney Island restaurant, officials said. Dallas Thomas, 52, was visiting with friends Aug. 8, 2018, when he left to walk and pick up food from a nearby Coney Island restaurant, police said. Thomas was at the intersection of Dexter Avenue and West Davidson Street on Detroit's west side when he was struck by a vehicle around 11:55 p.m., according to authorities. Police said Thomas was struck possibly by a dark blue, midsize Chevrolet. The Chevrolet was heading east on Davidson Street when it struck Thomas, according to officials.

DETROIT - National Coney Island will host weekly hiring fairs every Tuesday through August at all National Coney Island locations (excluding Detroit Metro Airport). ABOUT NATIONAL CONEY ISLANDFounded in 1965 in the Metro Detroit area, National Coney Island (NCI) currently owns and operates 19 restaurants with more than 900 employees throughout southeast Michigan. NCI's mission is to offer a unique dining experience by combining extremely fast and friendly service with fresh, quality food at affordable prices, all in a family-fun atmosphere. Every NCI restaurant features a menu filled with great tasting All-American classics. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Kobayashi told The Associated Press that he uses H2O to train his stomach to expand. "I have to put something inside the stomach to make it expand, but it doesnt necessarily have to be food," Kobayashi explained. I feel so exhausted and so out of breath, Kobayashi told the AP. Derek Jacobs, who first qualified for the Nathan's contest in 2017, told Men's Health he likes to drink a lot of caffeine prior to competing. I mean, there are times when Im not eating buns if Im on a low-carb diet.

Detroit police said two twin brothers are in custody in connection with a shooting at a Coney Island on Wednesday.