The Newark arena was a good idea, a worthy cause, under the old conditions.

He vowed to block legislation needed to build a Newark arena.

There is talk about reviving action on the Newark arena after the election.

But opponents of the Newark arena say they still may have a chance to block it.

The Devils are to move into a Newark arena in 2007.

To be sure, there is some sentiment in the state against a Newark arena.

A Newark arena would also be close to mass transit, highways and downtown development opportunities.

At that point, he said, the governor would seek whatever legislation was needed for the Newark arena to move forward.

Key to the financial success of the Nets' plan is having two teams using the Newark arena.

The teams are threatening to leave the state if they can not move to a Newark arena by the beginning of the 2004 season.