Ok .. my first experience here watching a NBA match . As a first timer, it was good.. the match was…read morebetween Nets and Dallas Mavericks . My son loves NBA and was super excited . Parking was a few blocks away . Except the match tickets everything was super damn expensive... parking was about $66 .. yes you heard it right!!! Very very expensive .. Getting to this venue is also very difficult if you come from New Jersey.. traffic is crazy and it takes a long time.. unfortunately we will not be able to take a train to this venue.. food is also super expensive.. a bottle of coke is about 8-9$ ! Try to eat outside before coming to the match . Seating up high in the second floor.. this was the only stand which had tickets for less than 45$ .. We didn't want to spend too much on the tickets... the view was good though. Very clear views .. kids enjoyed the game too . Good experience overall from a game perspective .. but everything else release super expensive and not comfortable .. 3 stars .

I remember the Nets best for their back-to-back appearances in the NBA Finals in 2002, against the…read moreLos Angeles Lakers, and 2003, against the San Antonio Spurs (my favorite team). Back then, they were the New Jersey Nets (1977-2012). Their stars were Jason Kidd, Kenyon Martin, Kerry Kittles, and Keith Van Horn. Martin, Kittles, and Van Horn all started their careers with the Nets. Martin and Kittles were drafted by the Nets in 2000 (1st overall pick) and 1996 (8th overall pick), respectively, and Van Horn (1997 2nd overall pick) was acquired by the Nets in a draft-day trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Kidd, who's now head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, is one of the sport's all-time great point guards. He ranks 6th in NBA triple-doubles, behind Russell Westbrook (1st), Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, Nikola Jokic, and LeBron James. Kidd was the cover athlete of one of my favorite basketball video games, EA Sports NBA Live 2003. Unfortunately, the Nets got swept by the Lakers in the 2002 Finals and lost, 4-2, to the Spurs in the 2003 Finals. I was really rooting for the Nets to beat the Lakers in '02, but that Shaq-Kobe threepeat team was too good for even the best Spurs, Sacramento Kings, and Portland Trail Blazers teams at the time (great teams). Former Nets, like Kidd (2011 Mavs) and Richard Jefferson (2016 Cleveland Cavaliers), ended up winning NBA championships with other teams. Since starting out in the ABA as the New Jersey Americans (1967-68) and New York Nets (1968-76), and merging into the NBA starting with the 1976-77 season, the Nets have bounced around New York and New Jersey. The Nets teams I grew up watching played in Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The team moved from Newark to Brooklyn in 2012. The Nets' court at Barclays Center is distinct because of its gray color. It was unveiled ahead of the 2019-20 season and stands out visually. Per the Nets/NBA: "The colors of the floor, weathered wood and concrete gray, represent the numerous playground courts found throughout the borough; the brownstone-lined streets and Brooklyn's industrial foundation." Also, "[t]he baselines proudly display 'Brooklyn Nets' in typeface inspired by subway signage, with a subway tile pattern running across the apron perimeter." https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2019/09/23/brooklyn-nets-unveil-new-court Since moving to Brooklyn, the Nets have been a near-perennial NBA playoff contender. However, they've only advanced past the first round two times since 2012 (2014, 2021) and have yet to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. The 2020-21 team has been the most successful of the Brooklyn Nets teams so far. That team lost 4-3 in the Conference Semis to the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks, who had Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Nets were stacked during the '21 playoffs with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden, along with complementary pieces like Joe Harris, Blake Griffin, and Jeff Green. They were coached by Steve Nash, another point guard great and Jason Kidd's contemporary. Nash was only in his first year as an NBA head coach. Disappointingly, the star-studded Durant-Irving-Harden era ended with no title. Harden asked to be traded and was, in February 2022, to the 76ers. Early in the 2022-23 season, Nash was fired and Jacque Vaughn became head coach. In February 2023, Irving asked to be traded and was, to the Mavericks. Durant then asked to be traded and was, to the Phoenix Suns. At the time of writing this, Ben Simmons is the Nets' highest-paid player at $37.9 million this season (2023-24), followed by Cameron Johnson ($25.7 million), and Mikal Bridges ($21.7 million). Simmons, who was the 1st overall pick in 2016 and a 3-time NBA All-Star (2019, 2020, 2021), has been a letdown since joining the Nets in 2022 as part of the Harden trade. Simmons has had a lot of back issues. The Brooklyn Nets haven't had an All-Star selection since Durant in 2022. Durant, Irving, and Harden were all selected in 2021.

Got tickets for AAPI night @ Barclays and was great! Saw lots of Asian stars on Jumbotron…read more Dancing was phenomenal thoroughly enjoyed their dancers. They gave out free snacks, was a line but still Managed to get some snacks. However the only qualm I have is they were giving out free ice cream but it was so melted when I ate it it fell off the stick! However Barclays employees quickly came to clean up the mess without fuss so kudos to them! However I wouldn't recommend Barclays to allow ice cream that isn't properly refrigerated to give away in the future. Beautiful arena for a game. Definitely will be back. Ellie the Elephant even came to our section because I think it's where most of we Asians were due to AAPI night.

Came here for a work event and we got to watch a concert from the Toki Suite. The catered food was…read morepretty good, better than your typical stadium food, which made our experience feel more upgraded. They also have this gelato machine, which was cool to use but honestly such a waste of money. The gelato wasn't even that good (a bit icy) and I would've preferred an ice cream freezer with much more variety. Cool experience regardless and considering it was all paid for the company, I can't complain.

25 years in Coney Island and still going strong. Don't miss Seinfeld Night, Star Wars day or…read moreMargaritaville.

The stadium is small, but the experience is solid. The team goes all out to bring a multitude of…read moretheme days to the ballpark to cater to all the fans. Bark at the Park is one of their fun days, nothing like watching the floofs walk the warning track pregame and then run the bases post game. Concession stand prices are fair for a ballpark, some items are a bit overpriced but most are right on point. They also have certain days of the week in which you can buy a ticket that includes food and or drinks. Parking: the lot is privately owned and not part of the stadium and the team has tried its best to get solid pricing for fans. However the lot employees are far from ethical and will try to rip you off. Train and public transportation is solid and a very short walk like one or two blocks.

First of all, I have been purchasing Topps baseball cards for nearly 36 years. I have purchased…read morefrom various vendors over the years, and more recently - the past 3 to 4 years - from Steel City, an online retail company that sells all varieties of cards. I just purchased 2 boxes of the 2024 Topps Baseball Card Hobby Boxes, Series 1. That's a total of 480 cards for the 2 boxes. I received 36% duplicates, or a total of 175 cards being duplicative. Also, out of the complete set of 350 cards for Series 1, I am still missing 74 cards, or 21% of the set, despite purchasing 2 full hobby boxes. The average cost per card is over .37 cents, and of course, most of these cards will be worth less than a nickel. Also, despite stating that you will receive an autographed card or relic card in each hobby box, I did not receive a single autographed card, In fact, I received a relic card in each box, and I received the same player relic card in each box - Christian Yelich. What are the odds? Terrible. I am very disappointed at the "value" I received. So many duplicates, zero autographs (which is why I paid for the hobby boxes) and zero variation cards. Basically, a complete dud for my purchase of 2 hobby boxes. They keep getting more expensive, and the product is getting worse. You have to buy full boxes in the hope of getting anything, and now the odds are awful. I am at that stage where I am ready to stop being a collector. You can't get any variation cards anymore, or autographs it seems. The company teases you with the hopes of getting great cards, then fails to deliver. Buyer Beware.

Sure, I traded Topps cards as a kid, flipped them with friends and schoolmates for a quick win or…read moreloss depending on the wind -- unless you consider three Horace Clarke's for one Dave Kingman a wise investment. More practically, many wound up in the spokes of my Schwinn Apple Krate for reasons unknown. What I never did was consider these cardboard pictographs that reeked of stale bubble gum investment grade heirlooms. I wasn't even that pissed when my mother threw out my collection in one of her notorious caffeine-fueled cleaning spasms. Now when I visit the occasional flea market or sports memorabilia shop, I'm amazed to see these cards hermetically sealed in plastic sleeves with associated pricing information that would rival your friendly neighborhood algorithm or crypto-dealer. Mom, I still love you but I think you threw out my retirement. No stars for you today,

We enrolled our 3.5 year old daughter in the Tots Program because she loves to kick the ball…read morearound. We thought this club would make her love sports more but it has instead turned her off Soccer. On their FIRST class, they were told to tap and and kick the their own ball while chasing the coach around who went around in circles and zig zagged around. Not only were they supposed to chase the coach, while keeping their eye on the ball and kick the ball, they were also supposed to each grab a jersey off his waist. Keep in mind that these are 3-4 year olds and imagine the chaos. The classes are far more advanced and is not at all tailor made for 3-4 yr old kids. A couple of parents commented to the coach that the kids just can't follow this class and they were dismissed, saying that "well, SOME kids get it". True- some kids who were 4 did get it but it was definitely not designed for this age group. Whoever wrote the curriculum does not have kids and doesn't understand what their cognitive skills are at this age. They were given numbers to memorize at one point then they were split into groups so they can go after the ball when their number is called. Sounds fair but honestly the kids didn't even remember their number by the time they walked to separate sides. It was just chaos. I'm sad we even bothered because now our daughter refuses to play soccer. At all. She now hates it.

I work in a local public school and a few of our kids go to PSU. Recently, when a student waited 45…read moremin after school ended, I called them to find out when the counselor would arrive. I was told that they contract a 3rd party to do pick up and they didn't have their name or contact info!!?? Unless u transport your kid, DONT USE PSU after school. What nerve. They have no problem taking money, they just wont provide service.

We love going to Somerset Patriots games…read more If you time it correctly you can see some big names at bat. But the real fun is just the overall experience. With ticket prices being super reasonable it makes for a great family outing with young kids who have a short attention span. Food and drinks options are plentiful. And we absolutely love the games where the kids get to run the bases. The stadium isn't too big so it's easy to get around and you can explore. Parking is also convenient and is only $5.

Pretty cool. First time coming here and we got good seats for cheap prices. Nothing bad to say.read more

On Yelp, three stars means "OK" which is what I think about the New York Red Bulls. They've been…read moreOK. The Red Bulls are one of the 10 original teams to begin Major League Soccer (MLS) play in 1996. In 25 complete seasons, the Red Bulls have zero MLS Cup appearances. However, they have won the Supporters' Shield three times, one shy of the current league record co-held by DC United and LA Galaxy (four shields each). All three of the Red Bulls shields were won in the previous decade: 2013 (59 points), 2015 (60), and 2018 (71). So I guess you can say things have been trending up since 1996. The Red Bulls were at the top of the MLS standings at the conclusion of the 2018 regular season. They were the first-seed in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately for New York/New Jersey, the Red Bulls lost to the eventual MLS Cup champions that year, Atlanta United FC, in the Conference Finals, 3-1. Atlanta was able to win the MLS Cup in just the team's second year of existence while after two-and-a-half decades, the Red Bulls are still searching for their first MLS Cup appearance. English forward Bradley Wright-Phillips played for the Red Bulls during the 2018 campaign. He was with the team from 2013 to 2019, appearing in 195 games, the most for any club in his career. For five straight seasons (2014-2018), Wright-Phillips was the team's top scorer. He holds team records in both goals scored in a single season (27 in 2014) and all time (125; second place is held by Juan Pablo Angel with less than half: 62). Since 2010, the Red Bulls' home has been "The Fortress," Red Bull Arena, in Harrison, New Jersey. Also referred to as the "Cathedral of American Soccer," Red Bull Arena has a seating capacity of 25,000, making it one of the bigger venues in MLS. It's not among the biggest, though, as at least five other venues have a capacity of 30,000 or higher. The New York Red Bulls were originally known as the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. It wasn't until Red Bull, the energy drink company, purchased the team in 2006 when the team's name was changed to Red Bull New York (a.k.a. New York Red Bulls).

If the team goes under, it'd Dead Bull. And if you go to watch a different team, it's Instead Bull…read more And if you get pleasure in the bathrooms at half time, it might be Head Bull? This is the original MLS team that I was fanatical about, and have been following for many years. Of course in my day they were the Metrostars, but my day is no longer the day - however I still I'm a fan and I still root for them a lot, and especially since they moved into this amazing Stadium, I'm kind of jealous because I didn't get to be a fan in these days, just in those days. Of course the stadium is actually not in New York City and not even near it so they really should be the Jersey team because this is the heart of Latin New Jersey. Pretty much right across the river from Newark. It's beautiful and amazing and I'm a huge fan of a team still to this day. I just wish they would have put some titles on the board to match how amazing they were in so many different seasons. They've been nothing but great for the league and especially in the Thierry Henry days and the Bradley Wright-Phillips days - it's been nothing but awesome for this team. But no championships.

Great, personable, detailed attention for foot health and viability. Quality selections to keep you…read morestanding, walking, running on a firm foundation! Our guy Gabe was knowledgeable, cool and very helpful in guiding our feet to the shoes right for our feet and lifestyle.

After a less-than-stellar stop at Fleet Feet (where asking about shoe cushioning felt like I was…read morerequesting a full orthopedic evaluation mid-marathon), I made my way to Brooklyn Running Co--and immediately felt the difference. Even though it was busy, the staff was helpful, friendly, and clearly knew their stuff. They took the time to answer my questions thoughtfully, without rushing or brushing anything off. They only carried one running vest--top-tier Salomon, just under $200 with tax--but the gear they stock is high quality, and the clothing section had some really cute options (plus a few things on sale!). I'll definitely be back--whether it's for shoes next time, some runner fuel, or just to shop where good service actually goes the distance.

It was a hot & sultry night at the tail end of the heatwave, but we made it for the game with the…read moreBatavia Muck Dogs (WTH is that??). The Richmond County stadium is super easy to get to because it's right next to the SI Ferry terminal with a good view of NY harbor and is a standard minor league park similar to the LI Ducks, Brooklyn Cyclones or Newark Bears. I always enjoy coming here. Courtesy of company sponsored tickets, we sat on the 3rd base line almost even with the bag and we had a great view. Plus the seats came with All-You-Can-Eat & Drink wristbands! We chowed down on cheeseburgers, hot dogs & chicken sandwiches, along with chips, soda & above all else, WATER! It was HOT! After the sun went down, it was a little more tolerable, and we didn't have to douse ourselves. We got there after the game started so we missed out on the free bobblehead giveaway, darn! And this year they didn't limit you to one food item at time, so we loaded up before we went to our seats. The game was none too exciting being an A club and most players were batting less than .200, but the inter-inning activities were fun, with races and free t-shirts. We ended up losing 3-2 anyway.

We came here yesterday to explore the "4th Annual Brewfest and Wing showcase."…read more It turned out to be a beautiful day to sip on 12 different exotic beer of our choice and wings as well. There were over one thousand people at the event. They had a band as well as a great selection of music. We had a nice view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty as well as meeting some nice people. The ball park is walking distance from the ferry. Yes, the ferry is free, well maintain, about 30 minutes ride from NYC, and you can enjoy sight seeing especially the statute of liberty.