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April 16, 2009
Truce talks underway in dispute between Prudential, Izod centers
The Star-Ledger
by Ted Sherman
That's "Truce talks," not "Bruce talks," but there's a very good chance those have been going on too.
Truce talks have broken out in the arena wars. After nearly two years of fighting over which will be the state's premier entertainment venue, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority -- operator of the aging Izod Center in the Meadowlands -- and the Prudential Center in Newark are quietly trying find a way to co-exist without destroying each other.
The two sides have been talking behind the scenes about a possible joint agreement that would give the Sports Authority responsibility for the day-to-day running of the new arena in Newark, executives on both sides said today.
...The Prudential Center, known as "The Rock," is home to hockey's New Jersey Devils, who began their NHL playoff run tonight. The New Jersey Nets, who play at Izod, say they are moving to a propose[d] arena in Brooklyn but critics say the structure is underfunded and will never be built. The team has agreed to play two pre-season games at the Prudential Center, but insists it has no intention of moving to Newark.
Posted by eric at April 16, 2009 12:49 PM