Pedestrians pass the main entrance to the Barclays Arena in New York, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 as workmen complete their cleanup for Friday's ribbon-cutting ceremony. A new chapter in Brooklyn's history Friday when the Brooklyn Nets new arena will open, just across the street from the spot where the Dodgers owner once tried to build a baseball stadium that never saw the light of day. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)