Kentucky Jet Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Nice scoop for the Daily News. MTA, Jets set Aug. 31 deadline Michael Saul The Jets and the MTA have set an Aug. 31 deadline to decide whether to move forward with the team's controversial plan to build a Manhattan stadium, the Daily News has learned. Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Peter Kalikow is expected to make an announcement about the newly negotiated deadline at the authority's board meeting today. The MTA board unanimously voted March 31 to award its West Side railyards to the Jets, who want to build a $1.9 billion stadium. But the team's dream of returning to New York suffered a huge blow June 6 when an obscure state panel rejected the stadium plan. Team officials vowed to keep fighting for the stadium, saying they are hopeful they can bypass the state panel by getting a zoning change through the city. They're also looking for alternative sources for the $300 million in state money that Gov. Pataki initially pledged for the project. "The Jets are still weighing their options and are in discussions with potential investors who could fill the $300 million state funding gap, including developers and organized labor," said a source familiar with the team's plans. In the meantime, the Jets are continuing to negotiate with New Jersey about joining the Giants' plan to build a new stadium in the Meadowlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Never say never. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Anyone else fear our ticket prices will double because the Jets will miss some deadline and end up with two stadiums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Isn't it funny how some of the most deluded people continue to hold onto this pipedream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Anyone else fear our ticket prices will double because the Jets will miss some deadline and end up with two stadiums? As long as they are both in NY. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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