That area is very desolate. I live about ten blocks from the rail yards - for that reason, I'd love to see the stadium put there. Not wild about the public funding, but would welcome the inevitable private investment in the area.
Well, the taxes and revenues generated by the stadium and the Javits expansion would reap huge profits for the city. Opponents just want more housing projects so they can get prime real estate for $150/month. It's laughable.