Remember That Whole Marathon Thing...???

On second thought...

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has decided against his initial idea that running the MYC Marathon was a good idea...

Now, running the marathon is a bad idea and he won't have it happen after all...

And he's leaving US$340-million on the table...


The HQ has gone round and round on the idea...

On one hand, there's the thought that running the race shows that the city is on its way back. There's also the thought that the city could use the infusion of capital is so desperately needs...

On the other hand, there's the thought that the region is too busy in trying to function on a daily basis to be concerned with people from foreign countries running around New York City in short-shorts not giving a tinker's damn about people who don't have any power, gas for their cars, or even a home to go home to...

Take your pick... but the HQ is leaning more toward the latter...
We have friends and family up there and we'll defer to what they say...

NYC Marathon Goes On As Is...

((HT: WABC-TV))

The HQ knows full well what is important in the northeast right now...

And, despite the cancellation of the Knicks-Nets game in Brooklyn, one event will be going on as normal this weekend...

The New York City Marathon will have its space and have the devastation as a backdrop...

Here's the explanation as to why...


According to Mayor Bloomberg, the Marathon brings in US$340-million in revenue for all parties involved.

So, the HQ sees the rationale and hopes everyone will be careful...
May this go on without a hitch...

DEVELOPING: Islanders Heading To Brooklyn--Updated

New York Islanders owner Charles Wang has tried for a long time to find a new home for his hockey club- whether it's in New York or elsewhere (like, Kansas City)

Now, it appears that the Barclays Center in Brooklyn will be their new home in 2015 when the team's lease runs out at the antiquated (and downright nasty and outdated) Nassau Coliseum. The team announced Wednesday, they've signed a 25-year deal.

NHL Commish Gary Bettman hasn't been all that sold on the idea of a move to Barclays because capacity for hockey would be even less than MTS Centre in Winnipeg, but he'll be at the afternoon presser along with Wang, Islanders personnel, and other muckety-mucks.

As far back as 2003, Wang tried to introduce what became known as the "Lighthouse Project"- a billion-dollar redevelopment of the area on Long Island, but voters turned down the idea of bonds associated with the deal.

The funny thing about this is considering the current tenor of talks between the NHL and it's players, there is no guarantee there will ever be a game in Brooklyn. The NHL and the NHLPA have been at odds for months and a recent olive branch extended by the league was tossed aside by NHLPA president Donald Fehr. Many are starting to wonder if the league will be able to survive this latest stoppage in play.

OSHA has even been breathing down Nassau Coliseum's neck- citing the building for 16 violations including asbestos exposure. SMG, the manager of the Coliseum is saying that the issue has been fixed.




We don't anticipate the Isles opening night (whenever that is) will match this, however...
((HT: NigelDMedia))