Comments on: KATE MURRAY MAKES HER MOVE: With bogus petition, she gives thumbs down to Lighthouse

By: Paul P

Paul P — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:21:41 +0000

Why do so many out of touch politicians like Kate feel that there is unlimited Federal Stimulus money ? Kate, get real and start to grasp the reality that private dollars for projects like this are often a better option than our tax dollars. It does not matter if they are local, state or federal tax dollars they still come out of our pockets. The federal Stimulus dollars is not and should not be the answer to all.

One last thing Kate…please do not move to North Hempstead. I like to vote for politicians that have vision.

By: TOM

TOM — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:28:42 +0000

I think Kate Murray is goig back on her word for political reasons she could care less about the Islanders or the jobs it would create and make this a world class arena …..go beg the feds for money ….you lost my vote and many others as well good night kate

By: Katesupporter

Katesupporter — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:10:08 +0000

I cannot believe the venom on this subject. The proposed project is too big for the area. You know what the roads are like; the energy drain. Adding the hotels; business towers and hotels will further drain an already overburdened area not to mention effect the quality of life for the surrounding neighborhoods. Kate Murray is doing the responsible thing. This project is too big. Let’s try to find a middle ground. One question does nag me, though, why doesn’t Charles Wang look to build this kind of development in his backyard, hmmmm? Could it be he does not want the “masses” trampling his exclusive territory. Just build it in someone else’s backyard. Just me, Kate Murray has a lot of supporters in this decision.

By: Refuse

Refuse — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:32:07 +0000

How much money is this petition going to cost to send out? Along with her bi-monthly newsletter. With all the savings that she talks about, do people really realize how much it takes to mail all her info packets, and how much it costs to put her name on every public sign, vehicle, and governmental publication? She doesn’t care. She doesn’t pay for it(but her picture is all over the place) Just waiting for the next election. Don’t lecture us on saving money in these troubled times, show us that you do it too. Maybe then I’ll believe your statements.

By: DerFerret

DerFerret — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:30:21 +0000

I remember for years we wanted the County to give us a new arena and to have SMG bought out.

Hmm……now we hate the idea. I wondered what it’s be like. Wearing a leash. Being led. Woof.

IF…..we had 3000 more seats, a beautiful new arena to “lure” free agents, the best parking/exiting in the league (trust me, we have it golden right now), more walkway and more concessions, the best sightlines in the league, more bathrooms, a minimal impact on the region (although it would be nice if the Omni and Marriott were improved since Wang will make a lot of money with those regardless) and all with the chance to have the new County owned arena:

beautiful
parking lot beautified
taxpayers reaping benefit
less congestion on Hempstead Tpke
able to be SEEN from H.Tpke.
able to provide a profit

Regardless, Wang has made it clear he doesn’t want the arena, he WANTS SMG to remain and essentially this is just proven 100% that he doesn’t care about the team as much as the real estate winfall.

Or the fans he threatens relocation.

Remember, the isles could not move until Wang made that possible with the County agreement.

So let’s look at our priorities from the get-go: arena, ability to succeed financially (be fiable) and ability to attract talent. Murray gives us all three with her idea and protects LI from further urbanization.

This was supposed to be about LI, the Islanders’ arena and making a profit. Now it’s about a massive project and SMG remaining on board. Thanks Sen.D’Amato.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:08:17 +0000

409 Scottay: I agree that she should reach out, but that means the full spectrum from No to yes and options for some modified proposal (say, OK with design except for quantity of office space and residences) This is how you build consensus, not us against them.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:01:48 +0000

Hey Scottay (409) – her mailout only gives the TOH residents a choice of only one opinion…..hers! There is only a box to check if you support her, but no box to let her know you disagree. Democracy at its best, huh?

By: Scottay

Scottay — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:44:43 +0000

I feel that Kate Murray is doing the right thing by reaching out to the TOH people to hear their opinions, islanders aside.

By: pablo

pablo — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:27:32 +0000

Hey Mark, maybe i changed my name to!
Some people just dont have a life and others follow the heard. you can see how you fit in.

By: Willis

Willis — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:27:51 +0000

There is no place to vote “NO” on the petition. This is frustrating as hell. I feel the ball is in Wang’s court now and I hope he has the patience and fortitude to be able to kill her “momentum” with the same “kindness” she is showing.

I can’t believe someone actually accusing WANG of “killing the Islanders” when right before our eyes Kate is singlehandedly giving it her best shot.

So sad.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:23:56 +0000

Kate Murray will be gone in November. This might be one of the best things Nassau County can do and she messing everything up. It’s already approved by the County why can’t the town just approve it. I can promise you if the Islanders move off of Long Island Kate Murray should never show her face in Nassau County ever again and will be moved out of office in November. I agree with the guy at the Rally at the Marriott last week. When he told Tom Suzzoi he called for Kate Murray’s resignation ASAP. If she moves a storied franchise off Long Island she will be Sadly mistaken

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:08:29 +0000

Regarding the website http://www.islandersfansfirst.com that a previous poster mentioned, can anyone tell me where I can vote NO on that petition? Funny how it only allows for a Yes vote. I am a TOH resident for 13 years now, an Isles fan for over 25 years, and am disgusted that we’ve waited through 2 decades of mismanagement only to risk losing the team. Guess who I’m voting against in November?