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Islander fans: We'll support team if they move

Originally published: May 12, 2010 10:03 PM
Updated: May 12, 2010 10:40 PM
By COREY MCLAUGHLIN  corey.mclaughlin@newsday.com

Quick ReadFans didn't seem to mind too much if the Islanders moved to Queens, as long as they stay in New York.

An industrial area in Willets Point next to

Photo credit: Charles Eckert | An industrial area in Willets Point next to the New York Mets Citi Field could become a potential home of the New York Islanders. The area is now occupied by various automotive related business'.

Islanders fans want their team to stay in New York, so if a new home arena is built near Citi Field, some fans interviewed Wednesday said they'd still stand by their team.

Some fans said they would prefer the Lighthouse Project gain traction and the team stay in Nassau County. But if that doesn't happen, they wouldn't turn their backs on the Islanders.

"I can't blame [Islanders owner...

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