Gothamist: Big Buts For Brooklyn-Bound Barclays

anonymass

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:02:59 -0500

and jay-z doesn't have to wear a nametag. Don't you have some Mets to bash?

Toby

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:44:13 -0500

That photo shows the sanity of Mr. Markowitz. He is also nuts in person.

jayzisaherb

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:49:07 -0500

jay-z looks like a total herb and his music is wack now. i cant believe he hittin' beyonce. damn shame.

bernie goetz

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:48:24 -0500

you dummies never cease to amaze me; how long until the current incarnation of barclay's is considered clean? well then all you yuppies need to line up and habd over 20 -30% weekly to pay reparations to blacks and american indians. It'll cleanse your soul. this is a win-win-win-win, all around with the added benefit of maybe handing that cocksucker dolan a royal enema, and nyc a respectful basketball team. jay z's a class act so far, good for him.

hs

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:35:45 -0500

I like big buts and I cannot lie! So Barclays is raping one area of Brooklyn and Clear Channel is sodomizing another one. Methinks there are more than a few 'taints that need kicking!

tien

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:30:22 -0500

and jay-z doesn't have to wear a nametag.

anonymass

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:08:50 -0500

Jay-Z doesn't like to be called cutie.

Landor

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:02:46 -0500

All I want to know is, who's the cutie standing behind Frank?

Landor

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:01:39 -0500

All I want to know is, who's the cutie standing behind Frank?

sweatingit

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:57:09 -0500

right "more money" because eminent domain is of little interest nationwide.

EricGewiz

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:56:31 -0500

From the beginning, when all the EIS reports kept stating that traffic would only be worse on game nights, I kept saying that it would be more than 41 nights a year. How could anyone simply believe that a huge, brand-new space like that would not attract events like concerts, circuses, conventions, etc. I'm not surprised someone had the story about there being over 200 events a year! The traffic in that area will be bad EVERY night....

tien

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:54:02 -0500

i can't believe they paid $400 million for the naming rights.

more money more money

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:53:29 -0500

"Given that there are many lawsuits pending and prickly feelings from the community, anyone considering to be a part of the arena would have to think a few times before committing." Barclay name will get national exposure while Brooklynites opposing the arena will remain a local issue. Did you hear any opposition to Conseco Fieldhouse, ARCO Arena, American Airlines Center, Pepsi Center, TD Banknorth Garden, Verizon Center, United Center? Nope! Remember... there's no such thing as bad press.

mgp

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:52:44 -0500

And they have a cheesy website up already: http://www.barclayscenter.com/

Tim N.

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:40:57 -0500

"Barclays' history 'is inextricably linked to some of mankind’s lowest moments,'"... ... and some pretty fucking ugly buildings. We [heart] Gersh.

konned customer

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:39:39 -0500

Just like Con ED CEO Burke was a great guy, right mr. mayor? disgusting. anyway, isn't Diamond a Jewish name? Isn't that like a Jew driving a Benz?

holy crap!

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:30:24 -0500

wait, Ratner did a deal with shitty people? Well, I never! I thought he was totally on the level. Also, someone fucking kick Marty Markowitz in the taint.