Gordon Bombay

I almost didn't make it, but got there at the last minute. Photos here: http://queencitydiscovery.blogspot.com/2011/03/building-banks.html He has to get his boat under control first, haha.

What community was this?

What's a PPP?

^haha, sorry guys. I had to. I wasn't going to post it in this topic, but with all the bad news lately I felt we needed a little bit of lighthearted transit humor.

Not sure if you guys saw in the subway tunnels topic, but with all the bad transit news we've gotten lately, this is HUGE! Can't believe they kept the private partnership and funding this quiet for so long. "Construction on Cincinnati's Subway to Resume." "It's been 84 years since construction of the Cincinnati Subway halted. Nearly two miles of unused tunnels have been sitting silently beneath the city streets since 1927. Despite efforts to try and revive the project - political corruption, economic climate, changing population trends and even war were one of the many historical circumstances that prevented the subway from ever seeing a train or rider. That is, until today." Read the full press release here: http://bit.ly/gcArjJ

Holy crap. With all the bad transit news Cincinnati has gotten, this is huge! "Construction on Cincinnati's Subway to Resume." "It's been 84 years since construction of the Cincinnati Subway halted. Nearly two miles of unused tunnels have been sitting silently beneath the city streets since 1927. Despite efforts to try and revive the project - political corruption, economic climate, changing population trends and even war were one of the many historical circumstances that prevented the subway from ever seeing a train or rider. That is, until today."

Where did he use it? I don't see an article with it. I made an off-the-record comment to him. Second to last paragraph: http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20110323/NEWS0108/303230076/ I've just never heard of anyone referring to Winburn's move as this. Nor, does the quote immediately follow any other quotes or words from a "streetcar supporter" who may have included "atomic bomb" in his conversation with Horstman.

Where does Horstman get his "atomic bomb" quote? He didn't even attribute it to anyone. I wouldn't even use the Enquirer to wipe my ass.

This is ridiculous. KJP, you really think that this nonsense is gonna pass?

Kasich probably loves watching reruns of Walker: Texas Ranger.

haha woah, my bad. I'll fix that.

Jack Jeff Ruby's Waterfront floating restaurant in Covington, KY broke free of its moorings this past evening and went about 100 ft. downstream. 150 people were onboard at the time. Everyone was safe and rescued some time after it came to a stop beneath the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge. Local media was VERY excited about this story. When I heard it happened, my roommates and I drove down to see what was going on, we only live five minutes away. By the time we got there, WKRC was still going on about what COULD happen if it broke away again at any second. My photographs and coverage: http://news.cincinnati.com/comments/article/20110311/NEWS0103/303100040/Patrons-rescued-from-stranded-Jeff-Ruby-restaurant "Legitimate" news outlet coverage: http://news.cincinnati.com/comments/article/20110311/NEWS0103/303100040/Patrons-rescued-from-stranded-Jeff-Ruby-restaurant

That is about the worst attitude you can have. My parents are currently involved in an issue with their local municipality that includes multiple other homeowners. My dad has kind of put together a group of residents who keep lobbying the local city council for a solution. He wrote to Sherrod Brown, got the generic email back, then about a week later gets a personal response from Brown and has been communicating with him since. If this funding is pulled, are the funds required to go to another TRAC approved project?

What's his deal? So if he changes his votes and doesn't accept those grants, pools will still be closed, that nurse will still go unfunded. Is this the same guy who put together that powerpoint of his "bus trolley" system as an alternative to the streetcar? No, I think that was Charlie Winburn. Thomas has been a supporter throughout his time on council. Hopefully, it is just political posturing and nothing more will come of it. Hopefully, he is just using this as a way to voice his displeasure over potential cuts, but will not end up voting against the streetcar. He is an intelligent man. I'm sure he realizes those grants cannot be used for pools, nurses, etc. Gotcha, thanks! Come to think of it - that was Winburn, thanks for the correction.

What's his deal? So if he changes his votes and doesn't accept those grants, pools will still be closed, that nurse will still go unfunded. Is this the same guy who put together that powerpoint of his "bus trolley" system as an alternative to the streetcar?

As a kid, I use to watch that tape religously. Amen. I still have it on VHS sitting on the shelf next to me. I was lucky enough to score Diamond seats to the clinch game this past season and got sprayed with Budwesier while Gomes was celebrating.

^I could, but I'm not much of a fan of the NBA or basketball in general. If my school had a D1 team or Cincy had an NBA team I might get into it. If the CAVS ever go to the post season again, they'll have my support as I'll probably tune in. If the CAVS definitely go through with hiring that golden voice guy, then I'll be a fan 100%

When it comes to terms of politics and the state, I'll gladly root for Cleveland. When it came to the 3C Corridor, I'll gladly root for Cleveland. I really like that city. However, I'll never root for the Cleveland Browns II or The Indians. :) I will root for the RTA though! Every time I'm in Cleveland, I love using the RTA.

^It's fine for the events/sports it holds now, but it wouldn't be considered for a major league franchise (NBA or NHL) unless it received a substantial renovation/replacement. In terms of major league sports, the arena lacks modern "revenue generating" luxury boxes (it has some, but newer arenas have more and they are varied (i.e. club levels, boxes at different levels not just the top)). The arena has also never had a good reputation of handling crowds. A few examples come to mind (WHO tragedy aside): ^ That particular game I was at, there were around 10,000 in attendance for a Cyclones hockey game. That's nearing, but not the full capacity of the arena. The concourses, restrooms and concession stands were incredibly cramped and crowded. When I worked there, the first event I worked was a Phish concert. I was the only guy at the smoking doors. Due to the large crowd, they actually roped off the outside of the arena. This allowed patrons to walk around outside so long as they didn't go past the temporary ticket taking stands. Because of this, no hand stamp was required to go outside and smoke a cigarette. However, you were not allowed to take beer outside. I was the only guy at one door who was supposed to check people as they came in and out. Eventually the crowd got so big and people were opening doors and sneaking alcohol out, that a CPD officer told me to give up and open other doors. The crowd outside was so packed that I couldn't even move, it was like this: If you ever drive on Mehring Way during an event, the road is packed with trucks unloading. The facility isn't completely outdated, but it's showing it's age and in reality has never really been able to hold crowds well. At least in my opinion.

City Blights, I once worked for USBA and have done a lot of work at The Gardens, my friend and I talk about this stuff all the time, I'm glad you made the topic. You're right, no NBA team would move into USBA as their permanent home, not at least without a massive renovation. Even so, there's no room to expand and the facility itself is quite dated. It's important to keep in mind that when the NBA left Cincinnati, the league wasn't the league it is now. Once the 1990's and Michael Jordan rolled around, it really reached new heights. I was a huge MJ/Bulls fan, but when I got older - I couldn't care anymore. I don't follow the NBA at all now. For me, it's basically because I feel I have no allegiance to a team since there isn't one here. Without the NBA network, it would be hard to follow an out of state team and I don't want to be a fan of anything Cleveland. I think the reason Kansas City is in the running and was able to build a new arena was because they had a sort of two pronged plan. They were hoping to get an NBA expansion or relocated franchise and at the same time they're looking at courting a relocated NHL franchise. In Cincinnati we'd never get an NHL team with the Jackets in Cbus, so that would leave us to court one major league primary tenant. You could throw an AHL team in there though, it be a step up from the Cyclones. In Cincinnati USBA is still somewhat capable of housing large concerts, you also have Riverbend in the summer. When I was at USBA, they hated the Bank of Kentucky Center because many bands would elect to play there two nights in a row instead of one night at USBA. If Cincinnati wants a new arena, I think it will have to come in an era where spending tax dollars isn't so taboo and the Bank Arena is finally incapable of holding large scale touring acts.

Did I have a post deleted from this topic? Anyone know who currently is the actual owner of the stadium?

I never claimed you did nor did I quote you as saying that. I merely said that was the kind of picture your article and your comments on here were painting the mall as, that's the vibe I got. Again, never said that. The context you brought it up in made you seem like you were attributing it as a suburb of the mall.

Sherman, I don't think that anyone is arguing whether or not gangs were there on occasion and such. My point was, and while I may be "too young" to remember, that the mall wasn't as bad or dangerous as a place that your article seemed to make it out to be. I don't think it was your intention to mislead anyone and I didn't mean to imply that, however, the overall tone made it sound as if the mall was a warzone, it wasn't. Also, Sharonville is not a surrounding suburb of Cincinnati Mills.

While I agree the Toby Keith concept is pretty lame, I'm willing to bet that the place will be pretty popular and The Banks needs that. I personally don't intend to frequent it, but I'm sure it will cater to a large group of people. I mean, have you seen the amount of suburbanites who automatically become cowboy hat and boot wearing good ol boy wannabees when Rascal Flatts comes to Riverbend? They can go there, I'll take the Moerlin Lager House. Point is, The Banks will have people visiting.

I really don't get why that guy can't write a decent news article on any subject. His writings are filled with so many goofy adjectives and coloration that his work doesn't come off as objective at all. Combine that with the fact that he'll interview three sources from one side, maybe one source from the other. It really comes off as some kind of bias.