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July 17, 2011
Barclays Center takes shape at Atlantic Yards
Crain's New York Business
You know there's something wrong when a documentary that exposes government hypocrisy in awarding a no-bid project to a politically-connected developer is an "insult."
Rising at the intersection of Flatbush and Atlantic avenues, the new home of the New Jersey Nets has survived lawsuits, neighborhood protests and a severe recession. The latest insult is called The Battle for Brooklyn, a documentary critical of the project that opened recently to favorable reviews.
And you know a reporter is in trouble when he main source of AY info is Brett Yormark. (Weasel words are highlighted.)
Images of the recently completed designs for corporate suites and public areas have just gone on display in the center's midtown showroom as sales efforts ramp up in advance of a September 2012 opening. The 18,000-seat arena has sold close to half of its 100 corporate suites.
How close to half?
It also has 163 events booked for the first year, including 44 Nets games. Mr. Yormark said he aims to have more than 220 events in total.
Additionally, sales of the 4,400 premium season tickets, which top out at $1,500 a game, have “exceeded” expectations, Mr. Yormark said, though he declined to give an exact figure.
Anyone who only "aims" for a number, and "declines to give exact figures" is probably not you best source for a news story.
Posted by steve at July 17, 2011 4:39 PM