tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932064306183774309.post5174306132829069357..comments2023-08-24T02:54:54.250-04:00Comments on NY Islanders 7th Woman: Arena Things that Made Me Go Hmmmmm...7th Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03918374173739981835noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932064306183774309.post-16290841953524586252011-07-20T19:21:52.109-04:002011-07-20T19:21:52.109-04:00Dee, my thoughts exactly. Although I am a season t...Dee, my thoughts exactly. Although I am a season ticket holder, I do not have a vote because I am not a Nassau County, or even a Long Island, resident. <br /><br />But, with the condition of Nassau County's finances, as Chris said, the thought has crossed my mind that maybe it is best they leave Nassau because the County clearly cannot afford it. <br /><br />The point is that the time has finally come where inaction of what to do with those 77 acres of asphalt in the Hub would cost the taxpayers more if the vote fails than if it passes.<br /><br />For Newsday to ignore or downplay this fact is simply not serving the local public interest.gstatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702544215244215284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932064306183774309.post-6542045814607063712011-07-20T17:53:01.773-04:002011-07-20T17:53:01.773-04:00Nice work Dee. I would hope that every union membe...Nice work Dee. I would hope that every union member in NYC and on Long Island should get a mailing explaining why they should vote YES, or at least why they should convince their friends and relatives in Nassau County to do so.<br />Hopefully there are a few entities that are sharing the "MEDIA" cost, like the Uniondale Chamber of Commerce. What does Hempstead turnpike look like in terms of ancillary business from 2015 thru whenever something is built there.<br />It's not a pretty thought.<br />Keep fighting the good fight!JPinVAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932064306183774309.post-24123745335531700492011-07-19T17:02:41.836-04:002011-07-19T17:02:41.836-04:00Your comments don't fall on deaf ears. They j...Your comments don't fall on deaf ears. They just fall on only a select few. Unfortunately Newsday and it's selective reporting reach far more people. Or far less people in the case of positive reporting on the Isles. Nothing personal about Strang. She does a nice job with the coaches and players. But the business of politics seems to be left to others.JM from Wantaghnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932064306183774309.post-47445231811981709552011-07-19T15:28:59.468-04:002011-07-19T15:28:59.468-04:00Thanks for making 'ownership/future ownership...Thanks for making 'ownership/future ownership/future sale' part of lease clear. I didn't understand that part so much and also had questions/concerns.<br /><br />Good read.Tobynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932064306183774309.post-85372384175630010882011-07-19T15:03:29.261-04:002011-07-19T15:03:29.261-04:00How heavily are people taxed in the county as comp...How heavily are people taxed in the county as compared to neighboring communities?<br /><br />I bleed Islanders Blue and Orange. But if the people can't afford (or do not want to pay) to have them there, maybe it's time to check the coats and move on. Compare it to regular life situations: You cannot afford that big truck and big house. What do you do when the money and credit finally run out? You have to let go. <br /><br />I don't want them to move. I've been a fan since the early 80's. I think I will actually cry if they move. But... maybe the reality is that change may need to happen to allow this team to finally grow, and to allow the community to heal financially.<br /><br />Just an outsider's perspective.Chris Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13742235453291549077noreply@blogger.com