Meet The Team
Daniel Murphy
Executive Director
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Daniel Murphy comes to the
Alliance from his previous role as Executive Director of the Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District where under his leadership, the BID engaged in major partnerships between the public and private sectors, transportation improvements, merchant organizing, community events, supplemental sanitation and the completion of a capital parks project within the district.
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Daniel considers the opportunity to lead the Alliance for Coney Island and continue improving conditions for the neighborhood's small businesses, visitors and year round residents to be the big brass ring of public service.
Cindy Vourderis
Marketing, Events
& Public Relations Manager
Cindy wears many hats within the organization. She is charged with overseeing all our marketing efforts, sponsorships, promotions and programming as well as being the Public Relations Manager for the Alliance for Coney Island. With her strong organizational skills, attention to detail, creative imagination and "get the job done" attitude, she has earned a reputation for excellence. A native Brooklynite, her many years spent in Coney Island has given her a deep appreciation for the history, and is passionate about the revitalization of the community.
Meet The Board
Steve Cohen
Chairman
Vice President,
Brooklyn Cyclones
Alessandro Zamperla
Vice-Chairman
President,
Luna Park in Coney Island
Bruce Miller
Treasurer
Senior Director of Company Operations,
Nathan's Famous
Nino Russo
Secretary
Co-Owner,
Gargiulo's Restaurant
Dennis Vourderis
Co-Owner,
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
James Fitzsimmons
Executive Director,
Coney Island USA
Samuel Moore
Executive Director,
Coney Island YMCA
Craig Piper
Interim Director
New York Aquarium
Allen Newman
General Manager
Seaside Park
Chris Durosinmi
Assistant Director, Government and Community Affairs
New York Aquarium
Tracee Zamperla
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
Central Amusement International
Denos Vourderis
General Manager
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
Michael Russo
Co-Owner,
Gargiulo's Restaurant
Samantha Previtera
General Manager,
Nathan's Famous
Meet The Ex-Officio Members
Hon. Antonio Reynoso
Brooklyn Borough President
Hon. Ari Kagan
Council Member, 47th District
Andrew Kimball
New York City Economic Development Corporation
