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August 30, 2012
Some Neighbors of the Nets Worry About Drinking Hours That Last Longer Than the Game
The New York Times
by Aaron Edwards
The moment comes during the seventh inning of a Yankees game, immediately after halftime at MetLife Stadium and, for Knicks fans, after the third quarter. For many patrons sitting in the stands and bleachers, drinks stop flowing.
Toward the end of any sporting event in New York City, game sites stop selling alcohol to the majority of patrons. But the alcohol sale policy at several high-end establishments connected to the newly constructed Barclays Center arena, the new home to the Brooklyn Nets, has community members and local officials worried about what could happen when premium ticket holders are allowed to continue drinking long past the final buzzer.
The State Liquor Authority on Wednesday ruled to allow the center to sell alcohol at its premium bars for an hour after events finish, or a cutoff of 1 a.m. The center, which has several exclusive establishments and features — including the 40/40 Club, which is owned by Jay-Z, and an Armand de Brignac Champagne Bar — had been seeking permission to serve alcohol until as late as 2 a.m. During games, alcohol will be cut off in the arena after the third quarter.
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NY Daily News, Basketbooze! Nets fans at Barclays Center can down shots later (1 a.m.) than MSG folks
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NY Post, Stones to play B’klyn
The Rolling Stones will reportedly play two shows at the Barclays Center in November.
The legendary rockers, who have been rehearsing for possible 50th-anniversary shows, will receive $25 million for the gigs, as well as two shows in London, Billboard reported yesterday.
Exact dates and ticket prices were not reported.
NoLandGrab: Wonder if they'll play Symapthy for the Ratner?
Posted by eric at August 30, 2012 9:55 AM