who really killed the Jets West side stadium deal ?
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who really killed the Jets West side stadium deal ?
Sheldon Silver
Silver tackles stadium plan, as opponents do sack dance | amNewYork
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s rejection on June 6 of the proposed stadium over the West Side rail yards made him a hero to local elected officials
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Sheldon Silver
Silver tackles stadium plan, as opponents do sack dance | amNewYork
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s rejection on June 6 of the proposed stadium over the West Side rail yards made him a hero to local elected officials
ok so i was really under the impression dolan did kill it. i recall reading he ran a whole bunch of ads on Cablevision against the stadium. although im sure it had influence. interesting they didnt try queens. considering the jets played there in the past.
Dolan was a factor to be sure. But Silver killed it. Jets fans celebrated when he was put in prison and again when he died.
10 Years Too Late - Sheldon Silver Arrested (merged)
Just saw on the news that Sheldon Silver, the man who basically derailed the West Side Stadium deal, is going to be arrested today on corruption charges. Wonder if the Dolans will come to his rescue?
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Sheldon Silver dies in prison
Much I would like to say, but 12 years of Catholic school and a mom who taught me some manners prevents me from doing so. Won't hold anyone else to that standard. Never thought the WSS made any sense, but Silver made sure the deck was stacked against it. https://nypost.com/2022/01/24/disgraced-fo...
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Dolan did lead the charge, but he wasn't alone.
No matter who killed it. Jets lease was expiring at the old meadowlands. They had options. Johnsons could have finally built the jets their first very own stadium (used to share shea). And be back in NY for first time since 1984. They chose the cowards way out & kept the status quo in NJ. It was a punch to all us fans who expected that it was Leon Hess’ limited wealth and old age that was the reason we shared with the giants. We expected a new stadium in NY was part of the reason the Johnsons purchased the Jets (think of NYCFC giving up and sharing RBA permanently!). The West Side Stadium was a valiant effort and not their fault. But the way the gave up after that and partnered up with the giants in NJ was the ultimate betrayal. Also, years later, moving their practice facility from Hempstead to NJ (although it makes sense logistically) felt like the final nail in the coffin for jets fans hopes they could one day return.
As we say at my family’s Seder table every Passover “L’shana haba B’Queens”. (Next year in queens) as we hope for the coming of the messiah to bring our team back to the promised land.
As we say at my family’s Seder table every Passover “L’shana haba B’Queens”. (Next year in queens) as we hope for the coming of the messiah to bring our team back to the promised land.
Silver was such a miserable piece of shit.Dolan was a factor to be sure. But Silver killed it. Jets fans celebrated when he was put in prison and again when he died.
10 Years Too Late - Sheldon Silver Arrested (merged)
Just saw on the news that Sheldon Silver, the man who basically derailed the West Side Stadium deal, is going to be arrested today on corruption charges. Wonder if the Dolans will come to his rescue?
Sheldon Silver dies in prison
Much I would like to say, but 12 years of Catholic school and a mom who taught me some manners prevents me from doing so. Won't hold anyone else to that standard. Never thought the WSS made any sense, but Silver made sure the deck was stacked against it. https://nypost.com/2022/01/24/disgraced-fo...
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I believe he also kept UFC out of NYDolan was a factor to be sure. But Silver killed it. Jets fans celebrated when he was put in prison and again when he died.
10 Years Too Late - Sheldon Silver Arrested (merged)
Just saw on the news that Sheldon Silver, the man who basically derailed the West Side Stadium deal, is going to be arrested today on corruption charges. Wonder if the Dolans will come to his rescue?
Sheldon Silver dies in prison
Much I would like to say, but 12 years of Catholic school and a mom who taught me some manners prevents me from doing so. Won't hold anyone else to that standard. Never thought the WSS made any sense, but Silver made sure the deck was stacked against it. https://nypost.com/2022/01/24/disgraced-fo...
Okay, well, I guess I will give him credit for one good thing...
If people complain that Yankee Stadium isn’t legal sized, Fenway Park would be even narrower for soccer.
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I saw Liverpool-Roma there a few years back. It was a pretty terrible setup. YS and Citi are way better. Your average Pats fan seems to think the Revs only exist to screw up their field surface. Sox Fans would revolt. So in short, this would be A delicious spectacle, however unlikely.
Yep. Not sure how they get the extra 17 yards of width, even after they take 10 yards off the length.
I do like how tight the stands are along that one side.
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