Going To (Eeew) The Prudential Center To See The Rangers Win Game 3, Logistics Help?

SAR I · 05-15-2012, 03:40 PM

[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/srubenst/devilrangs.png[/IMG]

Haven't been to "The Rock" yet, not sure how the parking and traffic situation is, could use help in getting to/from the arena, when to get there, where to park etc.

Not sure why the Devils are trying to keep Rangers fans away; I guess they want a 50% full facility. 2,600 tickets on StubHub, I just got 2 of 'em.

SAR I

Dimitri_0515 · 05-15-2012, 03:43 PM

It's a pretty cool arena. I've been there a couple of times. Bad part is that it's in Newark. Bring your piece with you.

Peebag · 05-15-2012, 03:43 PM

Good luck and be safe!

GMCJETS · 05-15-2012, 03:45 PM

Be careful SAR I. Hold onto the manpurse nice and tight.

Group of 10 or 15 'thugs' rob and beat 5 people following Prudential Center concert, cops say

Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 6:35 AM Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 3:45 PM

Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerFive people were assaulted as they left a sold-out Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said.

UPDATE: Newark police: Violence may have been chief motivation in brutal Prudential Center assaults

NEWARK — A roving band of teenagers assaulted five people as they left a sold-out concert at Newark’s Prudential Center Saturday night, leaving one man unconscious and another with a fractured eye socket during a two-minute crime spree, according to police officials and incident reports.

The attacks happened as nearly 20,000 guests departed from a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and marked only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said.

When it was all over, three teenagers and two adults had been beaten and robbed along Broad Street between Market and Lafayette Streets, according to the police reports. One victim, a 23-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered a fractured eye socket and needed 12 stitches to close wounds to his lip and eyebrow, the reports said.

The same group attacked a father and son from Morris County, stealing their cell phones and the older man’s wallet. The teens cornered the 14-year-old boy and repeatedly punched and kicked him, the reports said. A cab driver and parking attendant intervened and helped the boy, who then discovered his father unconscious and bleeding nearby, according to the reports.

The same group of thieves, described by Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio as a band of 10 or 15 "thugs," assaulted and robbed two Livingston teenagers, according to the reports.

"It’s so unfortunate that this one group of kids can cause something like this to happen," DeMaio said. "It’s sad."

The victims and Mayor Cory Booker declined to comment.

DeMaio said all three robberies were likely committed by the same group of teenagers. Police did recover a video of the attack, which shows the teens racing along Broad Street throwing fists and feet.

"It’s a group that’s moving very rapidly, they come through, they’re hitting, taking stuff, continuing on and running," he said.

The scene was apparently so out of control that commanders at the 3rd Precinct issued a "citywide alert" for assistance, according to the reports.

No suspects have been identified, but DeMaio said officers are examining links to other robberies committed by juveniles in the area.

The attacks came less than a month after the city reduced the number of officers patrolling the arena from 20 to 14, but DeMaio said there were 23 cops assigned to the Prudential Center on Saturday. The victims were attacked in what amounts to a blind spot, DeMaio said. Guests usually walk toward Newark Penn Station or Mulberry Street after events, so officers patrol those areas, more heavily, he said.

DeMaio said the attacks were only the second major crime connected to the arena since it opened in 2007. A gay couple was attacked during what many termed a hate crime after a Britney Spears concert in 2009, but nobody was seriously injured.

Arena officials called the attacks an isolated incident.

"After nearly 8 million fans have walked through our doors, Prudential Center and our neighborhood have an exemplary safety record because the Newark Police Department does such a good job," said arena spokesman Bob Sommer. "We wish our fans who were involved a very speedy recovery."

Apache 51 · 05-15-2012, 03:56 PM

Great place to see Hockey Scott, parking is within real short walking distance like anywhere else just watch your back. Don't go too early, nowhere to go but inside.

Ruby2 · 05-15-2012, 03:59 PM

[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4469010]Be careful SAR I. Hold onto the manpurse nice and tight.

Group of 10 or 15 'thugs' rob and beat 5 people following Prudential Center concert, cops say

Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 6:35 AM Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 3:45 PM

Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerFive people were assaulted as they left a sold-out Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said.

UPDATE: Newark police: Violence may have been chief motivation in brutal Prudential Center assaults

NEWARK — A roving band of teenagers assaulted five people as they left a sold-out concert at Newark’s Prudential Center Saturday night, leaving one man unconscious and another with a fractured eye socket during a two-minute crime spree, according to police officials and incident reports.

The attacks happened as nearly 20,000 guests departed from a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and marked only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said.

When it was all over, three teenagers and two adults had been beaten and robbed along Broad Street between Market and Lafayette Streets, according to the police reports. One victim, a 23-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered a fractured eye socket and needed 12 stitches to close wounds to his lip and eyebrow, the reports said.

The same group attacked a father and son from Morris County, stealing their cell phones and the older man’s wallet. The teens cornered the 14-year-old boy and repeatedly punched and kicked him, the reports said. A cab driver and parking attendant intervened and helped the boy, who then discovered his father unconscious and bleeding nearby, according to the reports.

The same group of thieves, described by Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio as a band of 10 or 15 "thugs," assaulted and robbed two Livingston teenagers, according to the reports.

"It’s so unfortunate that this one group of kids can cause something like this to happen," DeMaio said. "It’s sad."

The victims and Mayor Cory Booker declined to comment.

DeMaio said all three robberies were likely committed by the same group of teenagers. Police did recover a video of the attack, which shows the teens racing along Broad Street throwing fists and feet.

"It’s a group that’s moving very rapidly, they come through, they’re hitting, taking stuff, continuing on and running," he said.

The scene was apparently so out of control that commanders at the 3rd Precinct issued a "citywide alert" for assistance, according to the reports.

No suspects have been identified, but DeMaio said officers are examining links to other robberies committed by juveniles in the area.

The attacks came less than a month after the city reduced the number of officers patrolling the arena from 20 to 14, but DeMaio said there were 23 cops assigned to the Prudential Center on Saturday. The victims were attacked in what amounts to a blind spot, DeMaio said. Guests usually walk toward Newark Penn Station or Mulberry Street after events, so officers patrol those areas, more heavily, he said.

DeMaio said the attacks were only the second major crime connected to the arena since it opened in 2007. A gay couple was attacked during what many termed a hate crime after a Britney Spears concert in 2009, but nobody was seriously injured.

Arena officials called the attacks an isolated incident.

"After nearly 8 million fans have walked through our doors, Prudential Center and our neighborhood have an exemplary safety record because the Newark Police Department does such a good job," said arena spokesman Bob Sommer. "We wish our fans who were involved a very speedy recovery."[/QUOTE]

Considering that they beat RHCP fans, I look at this as a positive.

FlagmanL11 · 05-15-2012, 04:02 PM

[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4469010]Be careful SAR I. Hold onto the manpurse nice and tight.

Group of 10 or 15 'thugs' rob and beat 5 people following Prudential Center concert, cops say

Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 6:35 AM Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 3:45 PM

Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerFive people were assaulted as they left a sold-out Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said.

UPDATE: Newark police: Violence may have been chief motivation in brutal Prudential Center assaults

NEWARK — A roving band of teenagers assaulted five people as they left a sold-out concert at Newark’s Prudential Center Saturday night, leaving one man unconscious and another with a fractured eye socket during a two-minute crime spree, according to police officials and incident reports.

The attacks happened as nearly 20,000 guests departed from a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and marked only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said.

When it was all over, three teenagers and two adults had been beaten and robbed along Broad Street between Market and Lafayette Streets, according to the police reports. One victim, a 23-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered a fractured eye socket and needed 12 stitches to close wounds to his lip and eyebrow, the reports said.

The same group attacked a father and son from Morris County, stealing their cell phones and the older man’s wallet. The teens cornered the 14-year-old boy and repeatedly punched and kicked him, the reports said. A cab driver and parking attendant intervened and helped the boy, who then discovered his father unconscious and bleeding nearby, according to the reports.

The same group of thieves, described by Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio as a band of 10 or 15 "thugs," assaulted and robbed two Livingston teenagers, according to the reports.

"It’s so unfortunate that this one group of kids can cause something like this to happen," DeMaio said. "It’s sad."

The victims and Mayor Cory Booker declined to comment.

DeMaio said all three robberies were likely committed by the same group of teenagers. Police did recover a video of the attack, which shows the teens racing along Broad Street throwing fists and feet.

"It’s a group that’s moving very rapidly, they come through, they’re hitting, taking stuff, continuing on and running," he said.

The scene was apparently so out of control that commanders at the 3rd Precinct issued a "citywide alert" for assistance, according to the reports.

No suspects have been identified, but DeMaio said officers are examining links to other robberies committed by juveniles in the area.

The attacks came less than a month after the city reduced the number of officers patrolling the arena from 20 to 14, but DeMaio said there were 23 cops assigned to the Prudential Center on Saturday. The victims were attacked in what amounts to a blind spot, DeMaio said. Guests usually walk toward Newark Penn Station or Mulberry Street after events, so officers patrol those areas, more heavily, he said.

DeMaio said the attacks were only the second major crime connected to the arena since it opened in 2007. A gay couple was attacked during what many termed a hate crime after a Britney Spears concert in 2009, but nobody was seriously injured.

Arena officials called the attacks an isolated incident.

"After nearly 8 million fans have walked through our doors, Prudential Center and our neighborhood have an exemplary safety record because the Newark Police Department does such a good job," said arena spokesman Bob Sommer. "We wish our fans who were involved a very speedy recovery."[/QUOTE]

Mr Sunshine stikes again!!!!

AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite · 05-15-2012, 04:11 PM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4469001]2,600 tickets on StubHub, I just got 2 of 'em.

SAR I[/QUOTE]

Lemme know how many are still on Stubhub for the Rangers game tomorrow...

I'll wait...

We hashed this out in another forum already but I guess you wouldn't understand...

JStokes · 05-15-2012, 04:16 PM

Casa Vasca. 141 Elm St, a few blocks from the Rock.

Great great spanish food.

Don't let the old bar in front packed with old Spaniards put you off, the restaurant in back is outstanding.

_

PlumberKhan · 05-15-2012, 04:20 PM

[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4469010]...only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said....[/QUOTE]

:rolleyes:

brady's a catcher · 05-15-2012, 04:24 PM

[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4469010]Be careful SAR I. Hold onto the manpurse nice and tight.

Group of 10 or 15 'thugs' rob and beat 5 people following Prudential Center concert, cops say

Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 6:35 AM Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 3:45 PM

Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerFive people were assaulted as they left a sold-out Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said.

UPDATE: Newark police: Violence may have been chief motivation in brutal Prudential Center assaults

NEWARK — A roving band of teenagers assaulted five people as they left a sold-out concert at Newark’s Prudential Center Saturday night, leaving one man unconscious and another with a fractured eye socket during a two-minute crime spree, according to police officials and incident reports.

The attacks happened as nearly 20,000 guests departed from a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and marked only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said.

When it was all over, three teenagers and two adults had been beaten and robbed along Broad Street between Market and Lafayette Streets, according to the police reports. One victim, a 23-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered a fractured eye socket and needed 12 stitches to close wounds to his lip and eyebrow, the reports said.

The same group attacked a father and son from Morris County, stealing their cell phones and the older man’s wallet. The teens cornered the 14-year-old boy and repeatedly punched and kicked him, the reports said. A cab driver and parking attendant intervened and helped the boy, who then discovered his father unconscious and bleeding nearby, according to the reports.

The same group of thieves, described by Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio as a band of 10 or 15 "thugs," assaulted and robbed two Livingston teenagers, according to the reports.

"It’s so unfortunate that this one group of kids can cause something like this to happen," DeMaio said. "It’s sad."

The victims and Mayor Cory Booker declined to comment.

DeMaio said all three robberies were likely committed by the same group of teenagers. Police did recover a video of the attack, which shows the teens racing along Broad Street throwing fists and feet.

"It’s a group that’s moving very rapidly, they come through, they’re hitting, taking stuff, continuing on and running," he said.

The scene was apparently so out of control that commanders at the 3rd Precinct issued a "citywide alert" for assistance, according to the reports.

No suspects have been identified, but DeMaio said officers are examining links to other robberies committed by juveniles in the area.

The attacks came less than a month after the city reduced the number of officers patrolling the arena from 20 to 14, but DeMaio said there were 23 cops assigned to the Prudential Center on Saturday. The victims were attacked in what amounts to a blind spot, DeMaio said. Guests usually walk toward Newark Penn Station or Mulberry Street after events, so officers patrol those areas, more heavily, he said.

DeMaio said the attacks were only the second major crime connected to the arena since it opened in 2007. A gay couple was attacked during what many termed a hate crime after a Britney Spears concert in 2009, but nobody was seriously injured.

Arena officials called the attacks an isolated incident.

"After nearly 8 million fans have walked through our doors, Prudential Center and our neighborhood have an exemplary safety record because the Newark Police Department does such a good job," said arena spokesman Bob Sommer. "We wish our fans who were involved a very speedy recovery."[/QUOTE]

Jethro, considering that you were school-girl eager to drive him to the Poconos not long ago, why not save him from the Sons of Obama and drop him off and pick him up?

thebigragu · 05-15-2012, 04:26 PM

TodayAintWhiteBoyDay. 138 elm st.

Great great Haitian food

Don't let Eddy and the goat scare you.

The food is to die for.

GMCJETS · 05-15-2012, 04:28 PM

[QUOTE=FlagmanL11;4469035]Mr Sunshine stikes again!!!![/QUOTE]

So I made this up?

Whats wrong with letting a friend know about the dangers of visiting Newark.

detjetsfan · 05-15-2012, 04:28 PM

Prudential Center is in the downtown business area of Newark by Ironbound - if you think that's dangerous you probably don't get to leave your country club very often.

If you want to see some real ghetto I can show you the de-militarized zones in Camden and Detroit.

GMCJETS · 05-15-2012, 04:29 PM

[QUOTE=brady's a catcher;4469063]Jethro, considering that you were school-girl eager to drive him to the Poconos not long ago, why not save him from the Sons of Obama and drop him off and pick him up?[/QUOTE]

Sons of Obama......:eek:

Thats RACIST and uncalled for.

nj2socaljetsfan · 05-15-2012, 04:30 PM

Awesome arena for hockey and its pretty safe around the arena. Just dont venture to far out. You can park right outside the arena and get to the turnpike in 15 minutes. Dont be a dick like flyer fans either.

SAR I · 05-15-2012, 04:30 PM

[QUOTE=JStokes;4469052]Casa Vasca. 141 Elm St, a few blocks from the Rock.

Great great spanish food.

Don't let the old bar in front packed with old Spaniards put you off, the restaurant in back is outstanding.

_[/QUOTE]

Gracias.

My 11 year old has been to the Garden to see numerous Rangers games, wanted to do a road trip and it's the only afternoon game left to take him too.

SAR I

GMCJETS · 05-15-2012, 04:31 PM

[QUOTE=detjetsfan;4469074]Prudential Center is in the downtown business area of Newark by Ironbound - if you think that's dangerous you probably don't get to leave your country club very often.

If you want to see some real ghetto I can show you the de-militarized zones in Camden and Detroit.[/QUOTE]

The Ironbound section of Newark isnt what it used to be.

SAR I · 05-15-2012, 04:33 PM

[QUOTE=Apache 51;4469027]Great place to see Hockey Scott, parking is within real short walking distance like anywhere else just watch your back. Don't go too early, nowhere to go but inside.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. Did Section 10, get to see the Rangers in the offensive zone 2x and the view looks to be good.

So there isn't a big main Pru parking lot but rather a series of privately owned smaller lots then?

SAR I

VINNYT · 05-15-2012, 04:34 PM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4469001][IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/srubenst/devilrangs.png[/IMG]

Haven't been to "The Rock" yet, not sure how the parking and traffic situation is, could use help in getting to/from the arena, when to get there, where to park etc.

Not sure why the Devils are trying to keep Rangers fans away; I guess they want a 50% full facility. 2,600 tickets on StubHub, I just got 2 of 'em.

SAR I[/QUOTE]
Not sure how it works for devils games, but been to a couple concert there and one lot is connected right to the rock and you dont have to go outside at all. always bought the parking pass on the prudential site.

05-15-2012, 03:40 PM	#1
SAR I is excitedly looking forward to December22, the last home game, The Rexecution Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,656	Going To (Eeew) The Prudential Center To See The Rangers Win Game 3, Logistics Help? [IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/srubenst/devilrangs.png[/IMG] Haven't been to "The Rock" yet, not sure how the parking and traffic situation is, could use help in getting to/from the arena, when to get there, where to park etc. Not sure why the Devils are trying to keep Rangers fans away; I guess they want a 50% full facility. 2,600 tickets on StubHub, I just got 2 of 'em. SAR I

05-15-2012, 03:43 PM	#2
Dimitri_0515 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,182	It's a pretty cool arena. I've been there a couple of times. Bad part is that it's in Newark. Bring your piece with you.

05-15-2012, 03:43 PM	#3
Peebag being disappointed since January 13th, 1969 All Pro Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: great midwest -well not so great Posts: 7,108	Good luck and be safe!

05-15-2012, 03:45 PM	#4
GMCJETS Been there done that. Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,658	Be careful SAR I. Hold onto the manpurse nice and tight. Group of 10 or 15 'thugs' rob and beat 5 people following Prudential Center concert, cops say Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 6:35 AM Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 3:45 PM Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerFive people were assaulted as they left a sold-out Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said. UPDATE: Newark police: Violence may have been chief motivation in brutal Prudential Center assaults NEWARK — A roving band of teenagers assaulted five people as they left a sold-out concert at Newark’s Prudential Center Saturday night, leaving one man unconscious and another with a fractured eye socket during a two-minute crime spree, according to police officials and incident reports. The attacks happened as nearly 20,000 guests departed from a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and marked only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said. When it was all over, three teenagers and two adults had been beaten and robbed along Broad Street between Market and Lafayette Streets, according to the police reports. One victim, a 23-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered a fractured eye socket and needed 12 stitches to close wounds to his lip and eyebrow, the reports said. The same group attacked a father and son from Morris County, stealing their cell phones and the older man’s wallet. The teens cornered the 14-year-old boy and repeatedly punched and kicked him, the reports said. A cab driver and parking attendant intervened and helped the boy, who then discovered his father unconscious and bleeding nearby, according to the reports. The same group of thieves, described by Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio as a band of 10 or 15 "thugs," assaulted and robbed two Livingston teenagers, according to the reports. "It’s so unfortunate that this one group of kids can cause something like this to happen," DeMaio said. "It’s sad." The victims and Mayor Cory Booker declined to comment. DeMaio said all three robberies were likely committed by the same group of teenagers. Police did recover a video of the attack, which shows the teens racing along Broad Street throwing fists and feet. "It’s a group that’s moving very rapidly, they come through, they’re hitting, taking stuff, continuing on and running," he said. The scene was apparently so out of control that commanders at the 3rd Precinct issued a "citywide alert" for assistance, according to the reports. No suspects have been identified, but DeMaio said officers are examining links to other robberies committed by juveniles in the area. The attacks came less than a month after the city reduced the number of officers patrolling the arena from 20 to 14, but DeMaio said there were 23 cops assigned to the Prudential Center on Saturday. The victims were attacked in what amounts to a blind spot, DeMaio said. Guests usually walk toward Newark Penn Station or Mulberry Street after events, so officers patrol those areas, more heavily, he said. DeMaio said the attacks were only the second major crime connected to the arena since it opened in 2007. A gay couple was attacked during what many termed a hate crime after a Britney Spears concert in 2009, but nobody was seriously injured. Arena officials called the attacks an isolated incident. "After nearly 8 million fans have walked through our doors, Prudential Center and our neighborhood have an exemplary safety record because the Newark Police Department does such a good job," said arena spokesman Bob Sommer. "We wish our fans who were involved a very speedy recovery."

05-15-2012, 03:56 PM	#5
Apache 51 Let's Kill them all......... Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Location: In Morris Co.,N.J.,at the right end of a Browning 12 gauge Posts: 12,608	Great place to see Hockey Scott, parking is within real short walking distance like anywhere else just watch your back. Don't go too early, nowhere to go but inside.

05-15-2012, 03:59 PM	#6
Ruby2 Patron and Grapefruit Juice Bitchess!!! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jerseystrong Posts: 17,010	[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4469010]Be careful SAR I. Hold onto the manpurse nice and tight. Group of 10 or 15 'thugs' rob and beat 5 people following Prudential Center concert, cops say Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 6:35 AM Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 3:45 PM Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerFive people were assaulted as they left a sold-out Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said. UPDATE: Newark police: Violence may have been chief motivation in brutal Prudential Center assaults NEWARK — A roving band of teenagers assaulted five people as they left a sold-out concert at Newark’s Prudential Center Saturday night, leaving one man unconscious and another with a fractured eye socket during a two-minute crime spree, according to police officials and incident reports. The attacks happened as nearly 20,000 guests departed from a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and marked only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said. When it was all over, three teenagers and two adults had been beaten and robbed along Broad Street between Market and Lafayette Streets, according to the police reports. One victim, a 23-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered a fractured eye socket and needed 12 stitches to close wounds to his lip and eyebrow, the reports said. The same group attacked a father and son from Morris County, stealing their cell phones and the older man’s wallet. The teens cornered the 14-year-old boy and repeatedly punched and kicked him, the reports said. A cab driver and parking attendant intervened and helped the boy, who then discovered his father unconscious and bleeding nearby, according to the reports. The same group of thieves, described by Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio as a band of 10 or 15 "thugs," assaulted and robbed two Livingston teenagers, according to the reports. "It’s so unfortunate that this one group of kids can cause something like this to happen," DeMaio said. "It’s sad." The victims and Mayor Cory Booker declined to comment. DeMaio said all three robberies were likely committed by the same group of teenagers. Police did recover a video of the attack, which shows the teens racing along Broad Street throwing fists and feet. "It’s a group that’s moving very rapidly, they come through, they’re hitting, taking stuff, continuing on and running," he said. The scene was apparently so out of control that commanders at the 3rd Precinct issued a "citywide alert" for assistance, according to the reports. No suspects have been identified, but DeMaio said officers are examining links to other robberies committed by juveniles in the area. The attacks came less than a month after the city reduced the number of officers patrolling the arena from 20 to 14, but DeMaio said there were 23 cops assigned to the Prudential Center on Saturday. The victims were attacked in what amounts to a blind spot, DeMaio said. Guests usually walk toward Newark Penn Station or Mulberry Street after events, so officers patrol those areas, more heavily, he said. DeMaio said the attacks were only the second major crime connected to the arena since it opened in 2007. A gay couple was attacked during what many termed a hate crime after a Britney Spears concert in 2009, but nobody was seriously injured. Arena officials called the attacks an isolated incident. "After nearly 8 million fans have walked through our doors, Prudential Center and our neighborhood have an exemplary safety record because the Newark Police Department does such a good job," said arena spokesman Bob Sommer. "We wish our fans who were involved a very speedy recovery."[/QUOTE] Considering that they beat RHCP fans, I look at this as a positive.

05-15-2012, 04:02 PM	#7
FlagmanL11 4 months until the first home tailgate!! Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 3,059	[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4469010]Be careful SAR I. Hold onto the manpurse nice and tight. Group of 10 or 15 'thugs' rob and beat 5 people following Prudential Center concert, cops say Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 6:35 AM Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 3:45 PM Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerFive people were assaulted as they left a sold-out Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said. UPDATE: Newark police: Violence may have been chief motivation in brutal Prudential Center assaults NEWARK — A roving band of teenagers assaulted five people as they left a sold-out concert at Newark’s Prudential Center Saturday night, leaving one man unconscious and another with a fractured eye socket during a two-minute crime spree, according to police officials and incident reports. The attacks happened as nearly 20,000 guests departed from a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and marked only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said. When it was all over, three teenagers and two adults had been beaten and robbed along Broad Street between Market and Lafayette Streets, according to the police reports. One victim, a 23-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered a fractured eye socket and needed 12 stitches to close wounds to his lip and eyebrow, the reports said. The same group attacked a father and son from Morris County, stealing their cell phones and the older man’s wallet. The teens cornered the 14-year-old boy and repeatedly punched and kicked him, the reports said. A cab driver and parking attendant intervened and helped the boy, who then discovered his father unconscious and bleeding nearby, according to the reports. The same group of thieves, described by Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio as a band of 10 or 15 "thugs," assaulted and robbed two Livingston teenagers, according to the reports. "It’s so unfortunate that this one group of kids can cause something like this to happen," DeMaio said. "It’s sad." The victims and Mayor Cory Booker declined to comment. DeMaio said all three robberies were likely committed by the same group of teenagers. Police did recover a video of the attack, which shows the teens racing along Broad Street throwing fists and feet. "It’s a group that’s moving very rapidly, they come through, they’re hitting, taking stuff, continuing on and running," he said. The scene was apparently so out of control that commanders at the 3rd Precinct issued a "citywide alert" for assistance, according to the reports. No suspects have been identified, but DeMaio said officers are examining links to other robberies committed by juveniles in the area. The attacks came less than a month after the city reduced the number of officers patrolling the arena from 20 to 14, but DeMaio said there were 23 cops assigned to the Prudential Center on Saturday. The victims were attacked in what amounts to a blind spot, DeMaio said. Guests usually walk toward Newark Penn Station or Mulberry Street after events, so officers patrol those areas, more heavily, he said. DeMaio said the attacks were only the second major crime connected to the arena since it opened in 2007. A gay couple was attacked during what many termed a hate crime after a Britney Spears concert in 2009, but nobody was seriously injured. Arena officials called the attacks an isolated incident. "After nearly 8 million fans have walked through our doors, Prudential Center and our neighborhood have an exemplary safety record because the Newark Police Department does such a good job," said arena spokesman Bob Sommer. "We wish our fans who were involved a very speedy recovery."[/QUOTE] Mr Sunshine stikes again!!!!

05-15-2012, 04:11 PM	#8
AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite is all out of fuCks to give... All Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,445	[QUOTE=SAR I;4469001]2,600 tickets on StubHub, I just got 2 of 'em. SAR I[/QUOTE] Lemme know how many are still on Stubhub for the Rangers game tomorrow... I'll wait... We hashed this out in another forum already but I guess you wouldn't understand...

05-15-2012, 04:16 PM	#9
JStokes Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 20,126	Casa Vasca. 141 Elm St, a few blocks from the Rock. Great great spanish food. Don't let the old bar in front packed with old Spaniards put you off, the restaurant in back is outstanding. _

05-15-2012, 04:20 PM	#10
PlumberKhan BRACE YOURSELVES FOR 12... Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,013	[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4469010]...only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said....[/QUOTE] :rolleyes:

05-15-2012, 04:24 PM	#11
brady's a catcher R.I.P Goofy Maloof All Pro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,682	[QUOTE=GMCJETS;4469010]Be careful SAR I. Hold onto the manpurse nice and tight. Group of 10 or 15 'thugs' rob and beat 5 people following Prudential Center concert, cops say Published: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 6:35 AM Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 3:45 PM Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerFive people were assaulted as they left a sold-out Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert at the Prudential Center on Saturday night, only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said. UPDATE: Newark police: Violence may have been chief motivation in brutal Prudential Center assaults NEWARK — A roving band of teenagers assaulted five people as they left a sold-out concert at Newark’s Prudential Center Saturday night, leaving one man unconscious and another with a fractured eye socket during a two-minute crime spree, according to police officials and incident reports. The attacks happened as nearly 20,000 guests departed from a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and marked only the second major reported crime at the arena since it opened in 2007, officials said. When it was all over, three teenagers and two adults had been beaten and robbed along Broad Street between Market and Lafayette Streets, according to the police reports. One victim, a 23-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered a fractured eye socket and needed 12 stitches to close wounds to his lip and eyebrow, the reports said. The same group attacked a father and son from Morris County, stealing their cell phones and the older man’s wallet. The teens cornered the 14-year-old boy and repeatedly punched and kicked him, the reports said. A cab driver and parking attendant intervened and helped the boy, who then discovered his father unconscious and bleeding nearby, according to the reports. The same group of thieves, described by Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio as a band of 10 or 15 "thugs," assaulted and robbed two Livingston teenagers, according to the reports. "It’s so unfortunate that this one group of kids can cause something like this to happen," DeMaio said. "It’s sad." The victims and Mayor Cory Booker declined to comment. DeMaio said all three robberies were likely committed by the same group of teenagers. Police did recover a video of the attack, which shows the teens racing along Broad Street throwing fists and feet. "It’s a group that’s moving very rapidly, they come through, they’re hitting, taking stuff, continuing on and running," he said. The scene was apparently so out of control that commanders at the 3rd Precinct issued a "citywide alert" for assistance, according to the reports. No suspects have been identified, but DeMaio said officers are examining links to other robberies committed by juveniles in the area. The attacks came less than a month after the city reduced the number of officers patrolling the arena from 20 to 14, but DeMaio said there were 23 cops assigned to the Prudential Center on Saturday. The victims were attacked in what amounts to a blind spot, DeMaio said. Guests usually walk toward Newark Penn Station or Mulberry Street after events, so officers patrol those areas, more heavily, he said. DeMaio said the attacks were only the second major crime connected to the arena since it opened in 2007. A gay couple was attacked during what many termed a hate crime after a Britney Spears concert in 2009, but nobody was seriously injured. Arena officials called the attacks an isolated incident. "After nearly 8 million fans have walked through our doors, Prudential Center and our neighborhood have an exemplary safety record because the Newark Police Department does such a good job," said arena spokesman Bob Sommer. "We wish our fans who were involved a very speedy recovery."[/QUOTE] Jethro, considering that you were school-girl eager to drive him to the Poconos not long ago, why not save him from the Sons of Obama and drop him off and pick him up?

05-15-2012, 04:26 PM	#12
thebigragu Downright Brilliant All Pro Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,828	TodayAintWhiteBoyDay. 138 elm st. Great great Haitian food Don't let Eddy and the goat scare you. The food is to die for.

05-15-2012, 04:28 PM	#13
GMCJETS Been there done that. Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,658	[QUOTE=FlagmanL11;4469035]Mr Sunshine stikes again!!!![/QUOTE] So I made this up? Whats wrong with letting a friend know about the dangers of visiting Newark.

05-15-2012, 04:28 PM	#14
detjetsfan Supports Coach Ryan All League Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,982	Prudential Center is in the downtown business area of Newark by Ironbound - if you think that's dangerous you probably don't get to leave your country club very often. If you want to see some real ghetto I can show you the de-militarized zones in Camden and Detroit.

05-15-2012, 04:29 PM	#15
GMCJETS Been there done that. Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,658	[QUOTE=brady's a catcher;4469063]Jethro, considering that you were school-girl eager to drive him to the Poconos not long ago, why not save him from the Sons of Obama and drop him off and pick him up?[/QUOTE] Sons of Obama......:eek: Thats RACIST and uncalled for.

05-15-2012, 04:30 PM	#16
nj2socaljetsfan Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 684	Awesome arena for hockey and its pretty safe around the arena. Just dont venture to far out. You can park right outside the arena and get to the turnpike in 15 minutes. Dont be a dick like flyer fans either.

05-15-2012, 04:31 PM	#18
GMCJETS Been there done that. Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,658	[QUOTE=detjetsfan;4469074]Prudential Center is in the downtown business area of Newark by Ironbound - if you think that's dangerous you probably don't get to leave your country club very often. If you want to see some real ghetto I can show you the de-militarized zones in Camden and Detroit.[/QUOTE] The Ironbound section of Newark isnt what it used to be.

05-15-2012, 04:33 PM	#19
SAR I is excitedly looking forward to December22, the last home game, The Rexecution Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,656	[QUOTE=Apache 51;4469027]Great place to see Hockey Scott, parking is within real short walking distance like anywhere else just watch your back. Don't go too early, nowhere to go but inside.[/QUOTE] Thanks. Did Section 10, get to see the Rangers in the offensive zone 2x and the view looks to be good. So there isn't a big main Pru parking lot but rather a series of privately owned smaller lots then? SAR I

05-15-2012, 04:34 PM	#20
VINNYT 148 and lovin it. Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 528	[QUOTE=SAR I;4469001][IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/srubenst/devilrangs.png[/IMG] Haven't been to "The Rock" yet, not sure how the parking and traffic situation is, could use help in getting to/from the arena, when to get there, where to park etc. Not sure why the Devils are trying to keep Rangers fans away; I guess they want a 50% full facility. 2,600 tickets on StubHub, I just got 2 of 'em. SAR I[/QUOTE] Not sure how it works for devils games, but been to a couple concert there and one lot is connected right to the rock and you dont have to go outside at all. always bought the parking pass on the prudential site.