Report: Stadium, arena subsidies not worth it for taxpayers
Professional sports teams and government officials promise tax revenue benefits when taxpayer subsidies are used to build new or renovation stadiums and arenas.
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Stories tagged with: arena
Details of new $1.3B 76ers arena proposal announced
(The Center Square) – The Philadelphia 76ers will pay the entire $1.3 billion to build the new 76 Place at Market East Arena, but will benefit from not... Read More.
Philadelphia mayor meets with 76ers arena opposition group
(The Center Square) – More than 800 people showed up to the Philadelphia Convention Center on Wednesday night to discuss a proposed arena project for the 76ers with... Read More.
New Sixers arena opponents speak after proposed New Jersey move
(The Center Square) – Opponents spoke out Thursday morning on the first day of Philadelphia City Council session against a new 76 Place at Market East arena project... Read More.
Experts: Proposed Sixers arena economic impact report lacks credibility
(The Center Square) – Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker released four reports on the impact of a new Sixers arena in Center City this week, but economic experts say... Read More.
Elmira hockey arena gets new name
The hockey arena in Elmira has a new name. The former First Arena will now be known as the LECOM Events Center.LECOM, or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, has a campus in Elmira.The arena was originally called the Coach USA Center when it... Read More.
The Price is Right Live coming to First Arena
Area residents will have a chance to play a legendary game show later this year.The Price is Right Live will be coming to the First Arena in Elmira on October 1st.The live show includes games from the famous TV show, including a fan favorite... Read More.
New hockey team, league coming to First Arena
The First Arena in Elmira will welcome in a new hockey team and league next year.The Chemung County Industrial Development Agency announced on Wednesday that the Elmira River Sharks of the Federal Prospects Hockey League would not be returning.The arena will now be home... Read More.
Southern Tier Memorial wrestling tournament returning to First Arena this weekend
Courtesy of Valley Sports ReportELMIRA — The second annual Southern Tier Memorial wrestling tournament is set for Friday and Saturday here at the First Area, with 36 teams in the field, including, Sayre, SVEC, Tioga, Waverly, and new this year, Athens.Joining Athens as newcomers to... Read More.
Visions Federal Credit Union Gets Naming Rights for Downtown Arena
Major changes are in store for the former Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena and Broome County Forum in downtown Binghamton. Following a meeting of the Broome County Legislature on August 13, Visions Federal Credit Union... Read More.
Binghamton Devils and AHL Suspend Season, No Games at Broome Arena
American Hockey League announced Thursday the suspension of play until further notice due to the coronavirus health and safety concerns of players, officials, staff and fans.
In a news release, Binghamton Devils and Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena supported the... Read More.
