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Keyspan Park Becomes MCU Park

Brian Hedden — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:45:32 +0000

That didn’t take long – the ink was barely dry on my story about the naming rights on the Cyclones stadium, and the team totally ignored my suggestions and sold the naming rights to a credit union. Not a bank, a credit union. The Chases and the Future Chases of the world are reported to be “disappointed.”

The Municipal Credit Union – the City’s largest credit union – will be picking up the tab that Keyspan Energy/National Grid is leaving behind, and the stadium will become MCU Park. The Brooklyn Paper reports:

“MCU and the Cyclones are a great fit,” said Cyclones General Manager Steve Cohen. “All of their members are workers like firefighters and cops — and that really matches our fan base.”

Later, he added, “Hey, at least we’re not selling out to TARPBank like the parent club, right?” (No, I’m kidding, he didn’t really say that.)

Top Five New Names For Brooklyn Cyclones Stadium

Brian Hedden — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:52 +0000

Brooklyn Union Gas Stadium is no more: last week, the Brooklyn Cyclones and Brooklyn Union Gas Keyspan Energy National Grid announced last week that the two parties would bring their stadium naming rights partnership to an end. The Keyspan name has stayed up on the stadium, even after UK-based National Grid bought out the Brooklyn HQ’d gas utility.

I don’t know about you, but I’m a little weary of all of these stadiums changing their names every time the economy twitches a little. Like this year’s Super Bowl being played in Joe Robbie Stadium Pro Player Stadium I don’t even remember what they’re calling it now.

So to help the Cyclones come up with a new stadium name that will stand the test of time, I have submitted these five suggestions.

5. Chase Bank Field – Since any bank that buys the naming rights will eventually be bought up by Chase anyway, lets just save ourselves the merger baby steps and skip right to the endgame. Chase Bank Field will also be the name of the baseball stadium built across the street.

4. The House That Rudy Built – Technically, this could also be the name of the Staten Island Yankees stadium. But Richmond County Bank currently holds the naming rights there – see #5.

3. Ebbets Field – Because I’m a 32-year-old Brooklyn baseball fan and I’m still living 53 years in the past. I’m looking forward to explaining to my son the purpose of Burn Walter O’Malley In Effigy Night.

2. The Tidy Bowl – As opposed to the other bowls on the Rabbit’s Isle, which are most decidedly NOT tidy.

1. Brooklyn Shore – Where Mets orange body paint is a good tan and “The Situation” is code for cleaning up after Sandy The Seagull.

This Weekend: Wyckoff House Apple Fest and Coney Island Irish Fest

Brian Hedden — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:47:53 +0000

There are a couple of interesting events going on this weekend. First of all, there is the Great Irish Fair at Keyspan Park. Kerry told you about this last week (read about it here) – it’s $12 for individuals and $30 for families, Saturday and Sunday.

And then, on Sunday, September 20th, the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum on Clarendon Road (Google Map) is having their annual Apple Festival from noon to 4pm. Dude, they have apple fritters and fresh pressed apple cider. How awesome is that?

Know of any other events in southern Brooklyn this weekend? Add them to the comments!

(Photo: Wyckoff House & Association)