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Desperation shouldn’t drive development

It must not matter to County Executive Edward Mangano that so many near the Nassau Memorial Coliseum don’t want a casino in their neighborhood. Why else would he reportedly consider permitting the Shinnecock nation to build a gambling complex there. more

4/27/11

County Executive Ed Mangano is in talks with the Shinnecock Nation to build a casino-based development at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property.

Deal or no deal?

To the ire of local civic leaders, a casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property remains a realistic option for County Executive Ed Mangano, who recently reiterated his desire to develop the county-owned land in Uniondale. more

Mike Caputo | 4/27/11

Nassau Coliseum casino: deal or no deal?

To the ire of local civic leaders, a casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property remains a realistic option for County Executive Ed Mangano, who recently reiterated his desire to … more

By Mike Caputo | 4/27/11

Celebrating 25 years of Stars On Ice: Kurt Browning, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek, and Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen, show their championship form.

Smucker's Stars on Ice glides into Nassau Coliseum

The stars of the skating world celebrate a milestone when the 25th edition of the Smucker’s Stars on Ice tour arrives at Nassau Coliseum on Friday. more

Karen Bloom | 3/30/11

Ringling Bros. Big Top returns

Check out the circus at Nassau Coliseum this weekend or enjoy some big band sound when the Glenn Miller Orchestra plays Tilles Center. If you prefer to be outside, bring on spring with a vigorous hike at Muttontown Preserve. more

3/16/11

Taming the Tiger: Tabayara “Taba” Maluenda, the successor to legendary animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams, is ready to energize the audience with his world-renowned tiger act, when the Ringling Bros. Circus visits the area next week.

Circus thrills under the Big Top

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s annual circus extravaganza makes its way to Nassau Coliseum next week, with an updated version of the super-sized spectacle. more

Karen Bloom | 3/9/11

Scooter Christensen, one of the Globetrotters’ premier ball handlers, wows the crowd with his knee dribble, and teaches a young fan some of his signature moves.

On the court with the Harlem Globetrotters

Harlem Globetrotters Sunday, Feb. 20, 1 and 6 p.m. Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale. Tickets start at $15; available at (800) 745-3000, or www.ticketmaster.com or www.harlemglobetrotters.com or Nassau Coliseum box office. more

Karen Bloom | 2/16/11

Monster Trucks reach new heights when Freestyle Mania returns to Long Island this weekend. Samson, and other popular trucks, will astonish fans with exciting car-crunching feats as they fly more than 30 feet in the air.

Monster trucks roar into Nassau Coliseum

Monster truck madness rolls into the area when some 10,000 pound metal monstrosities make their way to Nassau Coliseum this weekend. more

Karen Bloom | 1/26/11

Monster Jam Freestyle Mania

Monster trucks reach new heights when Freestyle Mania rolls into Nassau Coliseum, Jan. 28-30. more

1/19/11

Happily ever after: Snow White wishes for the day her prince will come in this collection of celebrated tales featured in Disney On Ice’s “Princess Wishes."

A procession of princesses at Nassau Coliseum

It's time for another Disney On Ice extravaganza to make its way to Nassau Coliseum. This time around those cherished princess in search of Happily Ever After visit Long Island in “Princess Wishes.” more

Karen Bloom | 1/6/11