Stadium Discussion
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Well I'm getting off the subway at Atlantic Av - Pacific St. as well!
Funny thing, I think Barclays paid something like 200K a year (that's it) to brand the whole subway station Barclays Center.
If someone told me 20 years ago that after I got off the Jackie Robinson, I should hop onto the RFK as to avoid the shit show that the Ed Kotch has become, I'd probably have slapped them.
At the rate he's going with the City and our non-existent Stadium, we may soon have the Bill DeBlasio Wards Island Waste Treatment Center.
I've been to many soccer games at the southern end of Randall's Island and the stench from the water is usually enough to impair a grizzly bear.
More like be Bill Deblasio Upper East Side Waste Management Center at 96th St.
And don't forget he renamed the muni building after the greatest mayor we have ever seen, The David N Dinkins Municipal Building.
Islanders, Barclays eye escape clause to get team out of Brooklyn
One of the reporters for this article was just on WFAN. It seems nobody is happy with the Islanders in Barclays, not the team, its fans, or the Barclays owners. The news hook is these reporters found out there is an out clause either side can exercise after 4 years and here's a good chance that happens.
The connection to us is it could mean there is suddenly a new competitor for stadium suitable locations. One site mentioned in the article and during the interview as a possible location for the Islanders to build was Willets Point near Citi Field. I don't see how the city supports MSG plus Barclays plus another indoor arena in Queens so I think it's unlikely they build something new in the city but tangential news is all we get right now.
One of the reporters for this article was just on WFAN. It seems nobody is happy with the Islanders in Barclays, not the team, its fans, or the Barclays owners. The news hook is these reporters found out there is an out clause either side can exercise after 4 years and here's a good chance that happens.
The connection to us is it could mean there is suddenly a new competitor for stadium suitable locations. One site mentioned in the article and during the interview as a possible location for the Islanders to build was Willets Point near Citi Field. I don't see how the city supports MSG plus Barclays plus another indoor arena in Queens so I think it's unlikely they build something new in the city but tangential news is all we get right now.
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There may be an Out-Clause, but I hope to hell the City tells them to stuff it before they ever grant them a location to build, or at least until NYCFC gets a location to build..... The Islanders moved to a location/venue of their choice and now have buyer's remorse - I say tough shit: bite, chew, swallow, repeat.
Could there be enough room at Willets Point for a mega sports complex? That would place the US Tennis Center, Citi Field, a new Islanders arena, and NYCFC Stadium all within walking distance of each other, allowing for a pretty promenade, retail , hotels?, and even waterside attractions that all those venues could attract.
someone just caught up on the walking dead season opener
You mean like a week ago? Because if I was quoting recent TWD, I'd just tell you to call me Jesus
Partnership! The first outdoor NHL stadium, lol.
Is it possible that the Islanders would make MSG their home? Think Metlife Stadium. It's perfect for the LIRR. BTW, who is the genius who thought the hockey would do well in Brooklyn? The first thing I thought when I heard that the Islanders were moving to the Barclays Center was "STUPID."
