Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Anyone Want To Host The Super Bowl Again?
By
Max Rivlin-Nadler
Published Feb 3, 2014
Modified Feb 3, 2014
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Max Rivlin-Nadler
Published Feb 3, 2014
Modified Feb 3, 2014
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
The NYC (and NJ) Super Bowl was an interesting experience. It transformed Times Square into a Football theme park, and reminded New Yorkers about the limitations of our regional transit network. Overall, it was a nice gesture by the NFL towards a group of owners that built a stadium with most of their own money. We're all pretty glad that it is over. OR IS IT?
“It’s pretty safe to say we’ll be looking to do this again … and I think we should,’’ Giants co-owner John Mara said shortly before kick-off last night. "You know, there are a lot of worthy cities. But let's face it, there's only one area like this in the world."
New York City is, in fact, unique. But does it really merit another Super Bowl, when one takes into account the actual benefits? According to the governor, the Super Bowl generated around "$280-300 million in economic activity in New York State." That's quite a fair amount that will certainly come under scrutiny from other groups—many of whom point out that the money doesn't exactly go to Main Street, but rather massive corporations.
Amid reports of long, hazardous waits on NJ Transit, should New York and New Jersey make a good faith effort to actually land another Super Bowl? Or should the New York metropolitan area thank its lucky stars that it avoided a transportation disaster by one day? Luckily, the next available Super Bowl location is in 2019, and by then President Christie will have solved all of New Jersey's transit issues once and for all.
Tagged
new jersey
new york
nfl
super bowl
transit
Max Rivlin-Nadler
Max Rivlin-Nadler has been a contributor to Gothamist since 2013. He has also reported for the New York Times, NPR, and The Intercept. His years-long investigation into New York City's arcane civil forfeiture laws led to a series of reforms which altered a practice that had been taking millions from poor communities for decades. Recently, he brought back a surfing habit from a few years on the west coast, and would love to see you all out in the Rockaways.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
NYC Council to consider earlier Legionella reporting after deadly outbreaks
A bill facing a hearing Monday would require cooling tower owners to notify city health officials when bacteria levels reach a much lower threshold.
By
Catalina Gonella
Published Oct 18, 2026 at 7:36 p.m. ET
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
News
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
By
Gino Fanelli
NYPD identifies Bronx man, 26, killed in Midtown subway shooting
By
Ryan Kost
,
Elizabeth Kim
and
Phil Corso
Have you seen this Yorkie? NYPD looking for adorable pup dognapped from her Queens home
By
Ryan Kost
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .