Regarding the Long Island Press story stating that Charles Wang has pulled out of the Lighthouse Project...
As of right now, the only thing indicating that the Lighthouse Project is no more is a small local paper citing a singular unnamed source. In other words, that's not even close to reliable. Is the story true? Possibly. But until we know either way, this blog will refrain from commenting.
Look, as an Islanders fan, I can't help but fear the worst. And I can't help but think back to Wang's attempt to create "Old Plainview", something that ended with an abrupt announcement saying the project was over. But this shouldn't be a funeral. We have no proof that the Lighthouse is not going to happen. Yes, it's a little shady that nobody involved with the Lighthouse will go on the record to say anything. Yes, this news totally ruined my night. At the same time, with no confirmation of anything, we shouldn't get too carried away. After all, we have no certainty - there's that word again - that all hope is lost.
Here's hoping that the morning will bring confirmation that the Lighthouse Project is still a possibility.