Why would anyone want to go to Newark to watch sporting events ... regardless of the mode of transportation?
“Why would anyone want to go to Newark to watch sporting events ... regardless of the mode of transportation?”
Because they duped the NJ Devils into moving there from the suburban arena in the Meadowlands (then tried to force the Nets there as well, though their new owner knew better and went to Brooklyn instead). When they were planning the Prudential Center in Newark, Essex County officials insisted there was enough business for both arenas; as soon as it was done the same officials complained that the older, established arena was taking “their” business.
Newark is kept afloat by gubmint redistribution, not private money.