When this arena opened in 1990 it was called the K...

When this arena opened in 1990 it was called the Knickerbocker Arena. The opening act was Frank Sinatra and downtown Albany hadn't seem such class and elegance in years. Unfortunately, the Times Union Center hasn't done anything to compare to what this arena used to be called and the charm of the opening night. Most shows are sporting events and the few "name acts" they have aren't worth the ticket prices. Parking is very difficult and the people who work in their customer service aren't helpful or friendly in person or on the phone.