Ledecky wants to bring back the raucous atmosphere the Islanders grew accustomed to at Nassau Coliseum, but with a vastly improved infrastructure and game-day experience. "The centerpiece of a $1.3 billion development at Belmont Park that includes a 250-room hotel and 350,000 square feet of retail on 43 acres adjacent to the racetrack", "The UBS deal is about economic redevelopment and putting New Yorkers back to work", "The venue and its construction will provide a much-needed economic injection into the area and its residents", "It's a new era for the Islanders at Belmont", "State of the art amenities, spectacular fan sight lines and some of the best high-end clubs and VIP spaces in live entertainment", I am Interested in Partnership Opportunities, I am Interested in Premium Suites and Clubs, I am interested in Islanders season ticket membership, ~25 minutes, direct from Grand Central Terminal*, ~30 minutes, direct from Atlantic Terminal. You can watch the game on your mobile device. Nassau County approved the project in 2006 on a 16–2 vote, and the draft environmental impact statement was completed after a state-mandated environmental review. UBS Arena will become the new home for the New York Islanders, the first third generation arena in the industry, and a beacon of strength, resilience, achievement and community for decades to come. NewYorkIslanders.com is the official Web site of the New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P. and NewYorkIslanders.com are trademarks of New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. The Governor announced at groundbreaking that the project would bring to New York 13,000 jobs, $1.5 billion in private investment, and the first new LIRR station in 50 years. The Islanders partnered with advisory firm Oak View Group for the project, and UBS Arena is expected to be finished in time for the 2021-22 season. All Rights Reserved. Clubs and suites will have a timeless design inspired by classic, well-known New York establishments and will offer premier views of the bowl. A year ago today, a shovel was put in the ground. Please check one of the following to submit your form. “New York, and especially Long Island, is home to thousands of our patients as well as our employees. It symbolized a new beginning. From that point, the Lighthouse Project would no longer be pursued by then-Islanders owner Charles Wang, Mangano and the developers. Officials crack down on planned 10,000 person NYC wedding, Cuomo unveils plan that targets clusters at 'block-by-block' level, Here's when many NY movie theaters will be allowed to reopen, NJ officer saves suicidal man's life: 'I wasn't going to let go', 80-year-old man dies following apartment fire, Former sergeant votes from hospital bed before he dies, Day care aide charged with sexually abusing 3 children, Cautious optimism about absentee ballots in NY, Why there are COVID testing concerns at NYC schools, COVID Updates: Another outbreak aboard US Navy ship, Chinatown museum, artifacts ravaged in fire restored, reimagined in new space, New York Islanders, UBS reach deal on naming rights for new arena, NY-bred Tiz the Law wins barren Belmont Stakes, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. The suites and clubs will have a timeless design inspired by classic New York bars and cocktail lounges. The primary focus of these efforts will be on improving college and career readiness for local youth by providing programming related to post-secondary education and entrepreneurship, both of which are longtime cornerstones of UBS’s community impact efforts across the Americas region[39]. *Upon completion of East Side Access project. The $1.5 billion private investment into the arena and the overall surrounding campus will provide a significant boost, of approximately $25 billion, to the regional economy at a time when economic activity has slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic[38]. Northwell Health — New York’s largest healthcare provider and private employer — announced a 10-year funding sponsorship deal with the New York Islanders and their new home, UBS Arena, which will open for the 2021-22 NHL season.