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A Jewish grandmother’s Coney Island memories inspire a new album by her composer grandson
Composer Alex Weiser draws inspiration from his Jewish grandmother's memories of 1930s Coney Island to create his new Yiddish and English album, "in a dark blue night."
Maurice Duke, a Jewish talent manager and film producer in Hollywood, was known for his low-budget B-movies that capitalized on popular trends and fads.
Coney Island holds a special place in the hearts of Jewish immigrants who arrived in New York in the 19th and early 20th centuries.