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The Democratic National Convention will be in Philly. DNC organizers said they decided against Brooklyn for logistical reasons, including travel between midtown hotels and Barclays and securing the residential area around the arena, numerous outlets reported.

As soon as the decision was announced yesterday, some small business owners near the Barclays area said they were disappointed. Just a few weeks earlier a group of the same had organized to oppose the convention, saying it would mean a loss in business for them.

Are you relieved or disappointed?

Security Headaches Doomed Brooklyn Bid for Democratic Convention [NY Times]
Businesses Near Barclays Center “Disappointed” DNC Skipped Brooklyn [DNA]


What's Your Take? Leave a Comment

  1. Conventions are for cities with nothing else going on. Let Philly have it. Brooklyn was a poor choice anyway, Barclays Center is in the middle of a residential neighborhood and the security measures necessary for a convention would have caused considerable disruptions to residents with no real benefit to us.

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