Brooklyn in a borough of New York City - and situating things - in relation to Manhattan -
(And a lot of these areas were hit very badly by recent hurricane Sandy ...)
Brooklyn Bridge - overhead view -
The venue is Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York - easily accessible by public transport from NYC. An indoor,multi-purpose arena that hosts sports events, concerts, conventions, etc. According to Wikipedia it is built over rail yards (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) - sort of similar to Madison Square Garden - with which it is competing for events in the NYC area. The building facility was the center many setbacks/controversy - eminent domain issues - financing - etc. - and it is was only recently that it finally opened. (Sept. 2012).
The concert capacity is 19,000.
From Barclays' website -
http://www.barclayscenter.com/events/de ... nard-cohen
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen has enthralled audiences for years with his masterfully written songs, unmistakable voice and legendary charm. Now you can come witness the full Cohen experience for yourself as this internationally acclaimed artist wraps up his 2012 Old Ideas World Tour right here at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
This very special concert presentation highlights music off of Cohen’s 12th studio album, Old Ideas, the performer’s highest-charting album in a celebrated career (“Hallelujah,” “Bird On the Wire,” “Famous Blue Raincoat”) that’s spanned six decades. The Montreal-born Cohen has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, both here in the States and in Canada. More than 2,000 covers of his songs have been recorded by the likes of Justin Timberlake, Bob Dylan, Elton John, R.E.M, Willie Nelson and more, and his talents continue to inspire and influence artists of every genre and generation.
Don’t miss your chance to catch this iconic singer, songwriter and poet, whose music is sure to live on forever.
@ Barclays Center 
