'The city needs to help': Lafayette Coney Island responds after second closure due to rats
After rats led to another closure at Detroit's Lafayette Coney Island, the downtown restaurant took to social media to address the issue - along with accusations made by a neighboring business owner.
American Coney Island in Detroit frustrated over Lafayette's rat closure "We are not one of the same"
The owner of American Coney Island in Detroit says the recent closure of Lafayette Coney Island due to rat infestation impacts their business.
Century-old Detroit coney island rivalry is being threatened by rats
After actor Jon Hamm finished filming "No Sudden Move" in Detroit during the pandemic, he went on "The Tonight Show" to promote the crime drama. As he spoke with host Jimmy Fallon, the conversation turned to coney islands. American or Lafayette?
Detroit’s Lafayette Coney Island faces pressure from residents following closure due to rat problem
DETROIT – It’s been almost two weeks since Detroit’s well-known Lafayette Coney Island closed for a rat infestation. It’s their second shutdown since 2022. Now, the owners are seeing increased pressure from the community. Malik Shabazz, a community activist, is calling for the restaurant to be permanently closed.
Lafayette Coney Island voluntarily closes to address 'rat infestation issue'
The Detroit Health Department said that Lafayette Coney Island in Downtown Detroit has closed once again to address a rat problem.
Rat problem fuels rivalry between Lafayette and American Coney Island
A rat problem that has temporarily shut down Lafayette Coney Island for the second time since 2022 has fueled a feud between the legendary restaurant and its next-door neighbor American Coney Island.
Detroit residents demand action from Lafayette Coney Island over alleged rodent issue
Detroit residents are demanding that a coney island restaurant "clean it up or stay shut down" following the restaurant's latest alleged health issue.
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American Coney Island says Lafayette Coney rat closure is hurting business
American Coney Island says a rat infestation that temporarily closed its Downtown Detroit neighbor, Lafayette Coney Island, ...
Lafayette Coney Island closed again due to rat infestation: Health Department
The Detroit Health Department said the eatery shut down voluntarily and will stay closed until all violations are corrected.
American Coney Island owner outraged over neighboring Lafayette's rat problem
A reported rat infestation intensifies the rivalry between two competing coney island restaurants in downtown Detroit.
As Eric Adams battles rats across NYC, trouble still scurrying around his own backyard
Mayor Adams may be making strides in his administration’s war on rats, but he’s struggling with a battle closer to home – a ...
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Detroit's Lafayette Coney Island temporarily closes due to "rat infestation issue," health department says
City officials say Lafayette Coney Island voluntarily closed to address a "rat infestation issue" and will be closed ...
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Rat problem leads Lafayette Coney to shut down again, health department says
Lafayette Coney Island is temporarily closed again due to a rat problem. Lafayette Coney owner and manager Ali Alhami agreed ...