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Man wrongfully convicted of murder & freed 24 years later treated to Friday’s Nets game

Posted on: April 13th, 2014 by Devin Kharpertian Comments

Jonathan Fleming after his wrongful murder conviction was overturned. (AP)

In 1990, Brooklyn native Jonathan Fleming was charged with murdering Darryl Rush at the Williamsburg Houses and sentenced to 25 years to life, despite not being in the state when the murder occurred.
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Playoff tickets on sale!

Posted on: April 3rd, 2014 by Rick Barry1971 Comments

We have a new partnership with TiqIQ. If you buy tickets through them, you'll not only get good prices on tickets, you'll be helping The Brooklyn Game! (We get a small slice of the pie).

Home games for which there are still tickets include:

vs Detroit Pistons April 4
vs. Atlanta Hawks April 11
vs Orlando Magic April 13
vs Manhattan Knicks April 15

Plus there's tickets for playoff games against the Knicks (just kidding) on April 19, 21, 28 and if the Nets get to the next round May 5 and 7, 14, 16. And the last game of the finals (though the Nets may sweep in 4) is June 17. With playoff tickets, if you buy now and the Nets somehow dont make it, you get your money back. View all the options here.

So buy your tickets now.

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Did the Houston Rockets harass a gay worker at Barclays?

Posted on: April 2nd, 2014 by Rick Barry1971 Comments

The New York Post is reporting that Rasean Tate, 28, of Brooklyn is suing Levy Restaurant Holdings for civil rights violations stemming from an incident involving the Houston Rockets in 2013. According to the Post:

Tate claims that he was setting up a buffet in the visiting Rockets locker room before a game on Feb. 22, 2013, when he was all but chased from the area because he was gay.

“When the plaintiff’s back was turned to defendant Rockets players, he began to hear laughter and taunting voices saying ‘get this f—– out of here!’ ” according to the suit, and ” ‘He’s trying to catch a sneaky-peeky!’"....

Still reeling two days later, Tate went to Levy catering manager Darcy Tarpia to relay details of the confrontation. He was offered a verbal apology and promised that the situation would be addressed, according to the suit.

The suit, according to the Post, alleges that when he complained he was gradually pulled off assignments involving locker rooms, depriving him of work and income. The Post piece concludes: "Rockets and Levy reps did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the suit."

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Barclays Center opens meditation room

Posted on: March 12th, 2014 by Devin Kharpertian Comments

Barclays Center opened up a meditation room this week, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. According to Barclays Center, it's the first of any kind in any major arena in the country.

The room was a part of the arena's planning since before Barclays Center's completion, and offers a space for arena patrons to relax, with what's described as soft seating, soft lighting, soft music, and inspirational words pinned onto the walls.

The area was originally called a "chapel," but the name was changed following criticism, particularly that public funds were being used for religious purposes.

The room has been around since the arena's inception (though underdeveloped until this week, as Atlantic Yards Report noted in 2012), but officially opened this week after a complete redesign.

Video of the opening ceremony below.

News 12 Brooklyn -- Barclays Center meditation room offers reflection

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Hello Paycheck: How Much Will A Brooklyn Nets Game Cost You?

Posted on: November 21st, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian Comments

How much will getting your family in here cost? (AP)

So you want to go to a Brooklyn Nets game. Maybe take the family. How much should you budget? Well, probably a lot. But at least you're not going to a New York Knicks game. Not only will I thank you, so will your wallet.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz at Nets 11/5/13

Posted on: November 6th, 2013 by nicolesweet Comments

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Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd talks with his team during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, in New York. Brooklyn defeated Utah 104-88. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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10 Best Places to Eat Near Barclays Center

Posted on: November 5th, 2013 by The Brooklyn Game Comments

Where to eat near Barclays Center. (AP)

If you're going to a home game this season, chances are you'll want to sample some of Brooklyn's local cuisine. There's no shortage of places to eat in Brooklyn, so we wanted to bring you ten of our favorite restaurants, all within walking distance of Barclays Center. We know that not all dinners are created equal, so we wanted to bring a little of each atmosphere: these aren't all black-tie affairs, but they're not all fast food, either. And all of them, like The Brooklyn Game, are local spots.

Enjoy, and we hope you enjoy your meal on game night.

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