Albany Rally to Support the Convention Center/Stadium
May 17, 2005
In Pictures

Thousands of workers gathered on the west side of the State Capitol building, urging Sheldon Silver and Joseph Bruno to stop the politics and place the matter to a vote.

Governor Pataki is pressing Silver and Bruno as well, to stop playing "Kick the Can."

Democratic State Assemblyman Jose Peralta has been leading the fight for the NYSCC, as well as standing up to the vicious Cablevision attack campaign.

Dave Herman spoke eloquently, not just as an ex- Jet player (he was offensive guard in front of Joe Namath in Super Bowl III) but as a New York tax payer.

Former star running back Freeman McNeil, as tough to tackle as any player of his era, is a strong advocate for the stadium. Behind him is State Senator Ruth Hassell Thompson.

Even Billy Crystal made an "appearence." (A video promo for NYC2012)

Another star from Super Bowl III, Emerson Boozer, with supporters.

The New York Olympic Committee has collected thousands of signatures in the past few days in support of bringing the games to New York City. Here are 5,000 names.