is there an answer to this, i mean i grew up in the 90's as a kid but there are so many "theories" as how this happened.
Stadium Discussion
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is there an answer to this, i mean i grew up in the 90's as a kid but there are so many "theories" as how this happened.
Bring back Bloomberg. Screw term limits. We'll take 12 oz sodas for life.
They didn't fix anything, they just would not allow them where tourists and commuters could see them.
don't get me wrong, I hope he does lose, I just don't see any legit challengers out there at the moment
Which was fine in my book. I do want there to be a solution - but the fact that it's noticeable now makes me believe the rest of the issues facing the city are also going backwards.
I will say that I have grown an exponentially more negative view of Manhattan in my most recent visits. My company has a deal with two Manhattan hotels which both happen to be in or around Times Square. Getting around by foot, even just two or three blocks, makes me want to Cantona people every 8 seconds. Between all of the annoying paddlers, the overcrowded sidewalks, and the even more apparent abandonment of any traffic laws by drivers or pedestrians, I can say that Times Square has absolute crap. It used to be tolerable because it's still got a lot going for it, but it has been diminished.
We've held 3 of our last four retreat/sales pitches in DC or Boston, when they were all previously held in NYC. That's 10-12 hotel rooms for two nights per trip, simply because our clients and staff just get so frustrated in Times Square that it works against us instead of for us like it once did. Judging by what seems to be noticeable lower hotel rates, i'd imagine this is a growing trend (although Airbnb may be the main driver of this).
To sum it up, Times Square has become much less enjoyable for me as a tourist and business traveler since this mayor has taken office.
Sorry to continue this political derail (I hate when politics gets involved in a soccer related discussion, but because the mayor is such a major piece of the stadium puzzle, I guess it's mostly relevant here)
End of rambling rant/
We've held 3 of our last four retreat/sales pitches in DC or Boston, when they were all previously held in NYC. That's 10-12 hotel rooms for two nights per trip, simply because our clients and staff just get so frustrated in Times Square that it works against us instead of for us like it once did. Judging by what seems to be noticeable lower hotel rates, i'd imagine this is a growing trend (although Airbnb may be the main driver of this).
To sum it up, Times Square has become much less enjoyable for me as a tourist and business traveler since this mayor has taken office.
Sorry to continue this political derail (I hate when politics gets involved in a soccer related discussion, but because the mayor is such a major piece of the stadium puzzle, I guess it's mostly relevant here)
End of rambling rant/
Back when I lived in NYC, I avoided Times Square like the plague.
This:
Some stuff just ain't possible.
And of course this:AsBxLio91 pointed out, nobody goes to Time Square anymore, it's too crowded.
According to at least some lists, Times Square is the most visited tourist site on the planet. If you expect to walk or drive through that mess without hating humanity, you've got some crazy expectations. You might as well expect RBNJ fans to stay for the final whistle.
Some stuff just ain't possible.
Is there someway I can like this more than once? That was an awesome jab there at the end.
Given the last few pages this post will be off topic:
$183,500.00 - The amount CFG have spent on lobbying the Mayor & City Council so far in 2015.
0 - What they have to show for it.
$183,500.00 - The amount CFG have spent on lobbying the Mayor & City Council so far in 2015.
0 - What they have to show for it.
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I actually found it relatively empty (relatively...) when I visited. I was quite surprised as I was actually expecting much bigger crowds.
That's basically the cost of emailing various leaders letting them know your still here and still working on it. When we see a larger figure, then we know that something big is happening behind the scenes.
YO!
http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2015/12/01/photos-chelsea-submit-stunning-60000-stadium-plans/
if they can, we can!
http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2015/12/01/photos-chelsea-submit-stunning-60000-stadium-plans/
if they can, we can!
So I propose that CFG ear mark some of their $400 million new Chinese investment to build the cathedral to soccer in NYC. Anyone with me?
