Episode
Arena’s Future: Beyond Hockey
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 94
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Summary
The Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport is officially vacant after the Islanders left, and city officials are scrambling to find a new tenant to keep the $56 million venue alive — with a fresh $8 million public investment on the table. The goal? Keep jobs, boost tourism, and revitalize downtown after recent blows like the Holiday Inn closure. Enter Howard Saffan, who’s proposing an $80 million plan to transform the arena into a flexible event hub — ditching pro sports for concerts, circuses, and monster trucks — to breathe new life into a historic venue that’s hosted legends from Bruce Springsteen to Cher. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/41047697ad804a11