Live Earth New York? Not Exactly
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TRENTON — When Saturday’s Live Earth concerts bring focus to global warming, millions around the world will hear about Live Earth New York. But try as one might, they will find no such show in New York.
It will be in New Jersey, and many here are tired of seeing the Empire State steal the Garden States thunder, whether it be with pro football teams, an American Idol episode or Live Earth.
The show will actually be in East Rutherford, N.J., at the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
“I’m really getting sick and tired of always having things in our backyard and having them always deem it a New York venue,” A New Jersey Senator, Paul Sarlo, said.
