New York City is experiencing an unparalleled growth of tourism, and it is unlikely a World’s Fair operating a few months for a year or two will make in the long run a significant change for the better.
Considering the poor financial results of the 1939-40 and 1964-65 fairs and others worldwide, I doubt there would be much individual interest in funding a third fair in New York City. If John Catsimatidis with his wealth wishes to underwrite a fair without any taxpayer dollars, that is his prerogative and he should go for it (“Catsimatidis advocates for a new World’s Fair,” Political Action, TimesLedger Newspapers, June 20-26).
He should be aware, however, that under no circumstances will the venue for a Catsimatidis fair be Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
He can try his luck with Central, Prospect or Bronx parks, but with all due respect his chance of success would be no better than his unsuccessful run for the mayoralty of New York City, nor indeed should those parks or any park in New York be preempted for a fair.
Benjamin Haber
Flushing
