The Adams administration hoped to place a 34,000-seat stadium in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, but its bid was met with criticism over the plan to lose public space to a private tournament.
Tag: Stadiums and Arenas
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James Dolan Bets Big on Las Vegas Sphere
In Las Vegas, the chief executive of Madison Square Garden is set to open a behemoth arena that he hopes will revolutionize live entertainment. Back home in New York, he is facing the wrath of lawyers, politicians and sports fans.
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An N.F.L. Stadium Brings Sports Betting Inside
A sports book inside the Washington Commanders’ stadium is the first of its kind in the N.F.L. and a symbol of the league’s wholehearted — and profitable — embrace of gambling.
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Capturing the U.S. Open In Infrared Light
An infrared-converted camera gives a unique perspective on New York’s major tennis tournament.
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Climate Protesters Stop U.S. Open Semifinal Match
The delay of more than 40 minutes during the match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova appeared to be caused by environmental protesters.