August 9, 20195 yr belmont park arena approved: https://nypost.com/2019/08/09/1-3-billion-belmont-park-arena-proposal-gets-green-light/
September 12, 20195 yr surprise lol -- suburban floral park filed a lawsuit to halt the islanders arena: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/belmont-park-lawsuit-islanders-floral-park-1.36138357
September 12, 20195 yr The Islanders just can't catch a break (!) Even if this only delays the eventual arena development, it is one more in a series of delays for a permanent new home for the Isles. I'm wondering if Isles ownership now wishes they had gotten on board with the renovation of Nassau Coliseum into an NHL-sized venue instead of looking elsewhere?
September 12, 20195 yr same thing happened there! the owner tried, but they got nimby-ed out of hempstead too: The Lighthouse Project In 2000, software billionaire Charles Wang bought the Islanders for $190 million.6 High end estimates suggest that Wang might have lost as much as $208 million between 2000 and 2009 on the team in large part due to having one of the least favorable lease agreements in professional sports. “The need to refurbish the ageing building provided a perfect opportunity to put the team on a solid financial footing. Wang proposed a plan to develop the area surrounding the arena. The Lighthouse Project was expected to take 8-10 years to complete at a cost of roughly $3.74 billion.9 The plan included a renovation of the Coliseum, a 60-story tower designed to look like a lighthouse, housing, athletic facilities, a new minor league baseball stadium, restaurants, and a new hotel.10 The transformation of the Coliseum would have entailed lowering the floor of the ice rink to accommodate additional seats, increasing capacity from 16,300 to 17,500 during hockey games, 18,500 for basketball games and 20,000 for concerts, while adding 50 luxury boxes. The proposal would also have brought a 125,000-square-foot athletic complex including two ice rinks (a practice rink for the Islanders, and another for the public), a basketball court, and a fitness club where the Islanders and the Arena Football League’s New York Dragons (also owned by Wang) would have trained. The project would also have included moderately priced housing, which is lacking in Long Island. Long Island County was also exploring enhanced public transportation to the future development, including bus rapid transit. Phase two of the project would have included a conference center, a sports technology building, residences, and the 60-story lighthouse (including a 500 room luxury hotel).14 Building a new arena on such a large parcel of land surrounded by sparse, low density development should have theoretically faced few obstacles, given that the owner was willing to finance the entire project. Unfortunately, the project drew the ire of some local residents. Robert Zafonte, president of the 3500 member East Meadow Civic and Community Association, had this to say: ''The high-rise disturbs me,'' he said. ''It seems to be totally out of character with the nature of the suburban area here. It is not consistent with what Long Island is all about – residential, small homes. I don't think it belongs here.' The Lighthouse Project was approved by the county in 2006, but stalled when Wang was unable to secure zoning approvals from the Town of Hempstead. Republican Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, lobbied intensely by a small group of local residents, decided that the project would result in too much traffic. more: https://www.newgeography.com/content/004545-the-death-nassau-coliseum-a-harbinger-suburban-decline
September 12, 20195 yr ^ the high rise disturbs me lol. yes indeed the isles cannot catch a break. who will take them? hopefully they work this out. as i recall gov. cuomo was on board and hyped about it, i can only imagine the steam pouring out of his ears now, so we will see what happens. Edited September 20, 20195 yr by mrnyc
October 29, 20195 yr developers and nys file to try to get belmont lawsuit dismissed: New York Arena Partners -- the developers of the Islanders’ $1.3 billion sports arena and entertainment complex at Belmont Park -- asked a state judge late Friday to dismiss the Village of Floral Park’s lawsuit that seeks to stop construction. Two state agencies involved in the project’s approval process -- Empire State Development and Franchise Oversight Board -- also filed separate requests to throw out the case in state Supreme Court in Mineola on Friday. more: https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-belmont-arena-1.37981214
June 17, 20204 yr well this throws a wrench in things for the islanders — back to brooklyn i guess: Updated June 16th, 2020 Nassau Coliseum Closes Indefinitely Today, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum operator Mikhail Prokhorov announced that the venue would close indefinitely. Porkhorov's Onexim Sports and Entertainment group, which runs the venue on behalf of Nassau County, currently holds a 49-year lease on the arena. They will close the venue while seeking new investors, who will have the opportunity to assume the lease in exchange for taking on approximately $100 million in loans owed by the venue. While it's unclear when the county will be able to find a new investor to run the arena, it does look like the Islanders may be heading back to Brooklyn as they await the completion of their new Belmont Arena, currently expected in time for the 2021-2022 season.
July 22, 20204 yr checking in on the islanders new belmont park arena: Bound for Belmont: Analyzing the Belmont Park Arena BY MATTHEW PAGE JULY 5, 2020 While Islanders fans wait for the NHL season to hopefully resume in the coming weeks, the organization also waits in excitement for the completion of Belmont Park Arena. The project that was on pause for COVID-19 has been allowed by the state to resume construction, and fans have been checking in on the live camera on the Islanders website to see their future home being built. more: https://drive4five.blog/2020/07/05/new-york-islanders-belmont-park-arena-renderings-matthew-page/
October 5, 20204 yr something from the middle of this past sept re the islanders ubs arena in belmont. it's on track to open nov 2021: Construction continues on Belmont arena, one year after groundbreaking Posted September 16, 2020 more: https://www.liherald.com/stories/construction-continues-on-belmont-arena-one-year-after-groundbreaking,127732
February 22, 20214 yr you can check in below on live indoor and outdoor cams for the islanders new ubs arena construction at belmont. there has been a lot of progress! cam: https://public.earthcam.net/tJ90CoLmq7TzrY396Yd88MI8nhgGteCObROOS8QbdAc/ubs_arena/exterior_cam/exterior general: https://ubsarena.com
April 28, 20214 yr a new soccer stadium at york college in jamaica for the queensboro fc for their inaugural season in 2022 -- the first soccer team in town to get a home built just for them. the expansion qbfc team is i believe in the second tier usl championship league. i am sure the soccer crazy international immigrant heavy boro of queens will take to their new team very well: Soccer Queensboro FC announces new stadium planned at CUNY York College By Joe Pantorno Posted on April 27, 2021 more: https://www.amny.com/sports/queensboro-fc-announces-new-stadium-planned-at-cuny-york-college/ https://www1.cuny.edu/mu/forum/2021/04/27/queensboro-fc-has-a-place-to-call-home/ https://www.queensborofc.com
July 4, 20213 yr the city and developers go back and forth over redevelopment of crummy yankee stadium parking structures — hopefully they work something out eventually: https://nypost.com/2021/07/03/incompetent-de-blasio-team-whiffs-on-1-billion-bronx-boost/
July 4, 20213 yr 4 minutes ago, mrnyc said: the city and developers go back and forth over redevelopment of crummy yankee stadium parking structures — hopefully they work something out eventually: https://nypost.com/2021/07/03/incompetent-de-blasio-team-whiffs-on-1-billion-bronx-boost/ Love how the Post "decorates" the factual aspects of the story. Sounds like the old white guy I had to listen to for 20 minutes while waiting for a chicken order yesterday.
July 4, 20213 yr ^ lol no doubt about that. and it wasnt even written by cuozzo, the usual old crusty murdoch tool that handles development stories.
July 4, 20213 yr On 4/28/2021 at 8:28 AM, mrnyc said: a new soccer stadium at york college in jamaica for the queensboro fc for their inaugural season in 2022 -- the first soccer team in town to get a home built just for them. the expansion qbfc team is i believe in the second tier usl championship league. i am sure the soccer crazy international immigrant heavy boro of queens will take to their new team very well: Soccer Queensboro FC announces new stadium planned at CUNY York College By Joe Pantorno Posted on April 27, 2021 more: https://www.amny.com/sports/queensboro-fc-announces-new-stadium-planned-at-cuny-york-college/ https://www1.cuny.edu/mu/forum/2021/04/27/queensboro-fc-has-a-place-to-call-home/ https://www.queensborofc.com Looks great! Love USL. My dad is from Queens and he's quite happy to see the old neighborhood getting a team. Still hoping for the Cosmos to get back....
August 31, 20213 yr checking back in on the islanders belmont arena progress via their nice construction earthcam views. its mostly built and inside the big screen thingy hanging over the hockey rink is turned on and working: https://public.earthcam.net/tJ90CoLmq7TzrY396Yd88MI8nhgGteCObROOS8QbdAc/ubs_arena/exterior_cam/exterior
November 15, 20213 yr big news --- the islanders belmont arena is set to open --- sat., nov. 20th! Saturday, November 20th, 2021 New York Islanders vs. Calgary Flames https://ubsarena.com/about-the-arena/
November 21, 20213 yr isles flop in their new belmont arena opener: https://nypost.com/2021/11/20/covid-plagued-islanders-fall-to-flames-in-first-home-game-at-ubs-arena/
April 16, 20232 yr new soccer stadium & neighborhood ans for willets point, queens — The Clock Has Started: NYCFC's Stadium Now Under Public Review Three weeks after updating Queens CB7 on the Willets Point stadium, NYCFC and their development partners released their initial environmental review documents, kicking off the public review process. CHRIS CAMP more — substack wall: https://theoutfield.substack.com/p/the-clock-has-started-nycfcs-stadium previous plans
April 16, 20232 yr more news on it: NYCFC Picks HOK and Turner Construction to Build Queens Stadium BY CELIA YOUNG APRIL 14, 2023 New York City Football Club (NYCFC) tapped architecture firm HOK and general contractor Turner Construction Company to build its long-awaited soccer stadium in Willets Point, Queens, NYCFC announced Friday. The duo will design and build the $780 million, 25,000-seat stadium at the center of a mixed-use developmentthat’s also due to include housing, a public school and retail, according to NYCFC. more: https://commercialobserver.com/2023/04/nycfc-hok-turner-construction-queens-stadium/
June 29, 20231 yr revamped penn station plans -- and apparantly msg exterior -- Manhattan Engineering firm ASTM unveils $6 billion plan to redesign Penn Station By Ben Brachfeld Posted on June 28, 2023 more: https://www.amny.com/transit/engineering-firm-astm-unveils-6-billion-plan-to-redesign-penn-station/ A rendering of ASTM’s proposed Eighth Avenue grand entrance to a redesigned Penn Station. Courtesy of ASTM, PAU, and HOK
October 17, 20231 yr the willets point queens soccer stadium plan moves forward — Sports City begins land use review process for NYCFC’s new stadium at Willets Point By Joe Pantorno Posted on October 16, 2023 NYCFC’s journey toward a new home took another step forward on Monday. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced that it has begun the Uniform Land Use Review Process (ULURP) for the transformation of the land next to Citi Field at Willets Point, Queens, which will contain a state-of-the-art stadium for New York City Football Club. more: https://www.amny.com/sports/nycfc-new-stadium-nycedc-10-16-23/ A new rendering of the soccer specific stadium planned for Willets Point near Citi Field. (Photo courtesy of NYCFC) Rendering courtesy of New York City FC
March 8, 20241 yr ‘the cube’ corner for the new nycfc soccer stadium — opening 2027: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4MCF5YpEA1/?igsh=MWN5cjhyaWp3OWVnNA==
March 8, 20241 yr 17 hours ago, mrnyc said: ‘the cube’ corner for the new nycfc soccer stadium — opening 2027: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4MCF5YpEA1/?igsh=MWN5cjhyaWp3OWVnNA== Naming Rights Sponsor Stadium is my favorite stadium!
March 27, 20241 yr nba & nhl in one day at msg — https://www.instagram.com/reel/C48SCNaMPFn/?igsh=MTNyMWJ4dW0wa2ZibA==
April 17, 20241 yr good job mayor — 👍 Phase Two Of Willets Point Affordable Housing Development Approved For Willets Point, Queens BY: MAX GILLESPIE 7:30 AM ON APRIL 17, 2024 On April 11, Mayor Eric Adams announced the City Council’s approval of phase two of Willets Point, a new affordable development in Queens. The approval is a notable step for the project, which is set to introduce the largest entirely affordable housing project seen in the city in four decades, as well as more than 150,000 square feet of new public open space, more than 20,000 square feet of retail space, a 250-key hotel, and a 25,000-seat stadium for the New York City Football Club. more: https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/04/phase-two-of-willets-point-affordable-housing-development-approved-for-willets-point-queens.html Rendering of Willets Point stadium, via willetspointqueens.com
April 18, 20241 yr corona and jackson hts biz is all in for mets owner casino proposal — Dozens of restaurant and small business owners urge Sen. Ramos to support the $8B Metroplitan Park proposal at Citi Field By Bill Parry Posted on April 18, 2024 more: https://qns.com/2024/04/dozens-of-restaurant-and-small-business-owners-urge-sen-ramos-to-support-the-8b-metroplitan-park-proposal-at-citi-field/
June 6, 20241 yr the full willets point/soccer stadium plans and renders — https://www.nyc.gov/assets/designcommission/downloads/pdf/05-20-2024-pres-EDC-p-WilletsPh2.pdf
June 6, 20241 yr just for reference here is an older render of the pre-soccer stadium redevelopment plans — via bbb
August 15, 2024Aug 15 belmont park currently — its supposed to reopen in 2026 — https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-gB1TjvQDb/?igsh=M2hhcWUzMTcwcTNi
November 23, 2024Nov 23 gave it a name — NYCFC’s new stadium to be named Etihad Park By Joe PantornoPosted on November 21, 2024 New York City Football Club (NYCFC) announced on Thursday that their new stadium set to open in 2027 will be named Etihad Park — an agreement for the venue at Willets Point that will run through the next 20 years. Etihad Airways was a principal and founding partner of New York City FC in 2014 and has been the club’s front-of-shirt sponsor in each of its first 10 seasons in Major League Soccer. more: https://www.amny.com/sports/nycfcs-new-stadium-to-be-named-etihad-park/ Rendering courtesy of NYCFC
December 5, 2024Dec 5 groundbreaking — 🎉⚽️ NYCFC breaks ground on Etihad Park, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, in Willets Point By Shane O’BrienPosted on December 4, 2024 New York City FC (NYCFC) broke ground on its new stadium in Willets Point Wednesday afternoon The 25,000-seater stadium, which will be named Etihad Park, is scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2027 MLS season and will be the first-ever soccer-specific stadium in the five boroughs of New York City. The site is located across the street from the Citi Field bullpen along Seaver Way in Willets Point. more: https://qns.com/2024/12/nycfc-breaks-ground-on-etihad-park-nycs-first-soccer-specific-stadium-in-willets-point/ Photos by Shane O’Brien
February 28Feb 28 a fresh feb 24, 2025 pdf of all the renders etc you could want for the willets point queens soccer stadium — https://www.nyc.gov/assets/designcommission/downloads/pdf/2-24-25-pres-EDC-p-WilletsPh2Facade.pdf
February 28Feb 28 This stadium is going to be a game changer for NYCFC. I could see them being the next MLS superclub once it's finished. Part of the problem with NYCFC is that they have the resources to bring in world-class players but convincing a big star to play on two different baseball fields during the season isn't a great sales pitch.
March 27Mar 27 fancy new practice facility for the wnba liberty in greenpoint — New York Liberty to open ‘player-led’ $80M practice facility in Greenpoint By Kirstyn Brendlen https://www.brooklynpaper.com/new-york-liberty-new-practice-facility/ The New York Liberty will open an $80 million practice facility in Greenpoint in 2027. Image courtesy of New York Liberty
May 6May 6 phase one of willets point has topped out ahead of schedule —Phase one of WIllets Point redevelopment. Designed by S9Architecture.Photo by Michael Young/nyyNew York YIMBYPhase One Of Willets Point Progresses In Willets Point, Q...Construction has topped out on Buildings 1 and 2 in the first phase of the Willets Point Transformation project in Willets Point, Queens.
May 23May 23 whoa! $800M update to the us open tennis facilities paid for by usta. the 3wks of the us open brings in $1.2B annually to the city.Reimagined Arthur Ashe Stadium h...Reimagined Arthur Ashe Stadium headlines historic US Open...The USTA announced plans to reimagine Arthur Ashe Stadium and create a state-of-the-art Player Performance Center with the largest single investment in US Open history.
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