Empire Rink To Close

This is so sad . . . this place has a special place in my heart. I used to go there quite often as a teen. I remember blowing my whistle while skating around, being anxious for the couples dance (which was "Always and Forever" or "One in a Million You") and then going buck wild when they played Rock, Skate, Roll Bounce or White Lines. Every time I hear those songs I think of Empire.

I went recently with my son's school and I told my husband we should come back one night like we did when we were dating. Now I have to make sure to get in one last skate.

I think we should all head over there for one last hurrah.

I spent a LOT of time at "Empire" (as we affectionately referred to it) back in the early '80s. Between that skating rink and Wollman in Prospect Park, I finally became a great rollerskater. I rember those disco hits..."I'd do a-ny-thing for you...I'd do anything...there's nothing in the world that I won't do-o-o-o...". Yes, those were fun days...but pretty dangerous, I must admit. My mother used to forbid us from going there, so we'd have to lie and say we were going to some other rink. But Empire was where all the cool kids went.

Hi gingerolive,

I lived in Flatbush in the 60,'s, had friends from all back rounds all denominations, and since my wives passing a year ago I have been searching for old friends from my old neighborhood, I could really like seeing some old friends telling them the Stories of my Life with a wonderful women, you could never ever find nicer. She knew how to discipline the kids too Son was easy Daughter was hard. but she was beautiful.

There is a group of us going this coming Saturday for my friend's birthday. I think the official closing is on the 23rd