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Bruce Ratner, the CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, stands at the lectern, joined to his left by County Executive Ed Mangano and New York Islanders owner Charles Wang
Coliseum plans move forward without Islanders
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced the establishment of a public-private partnership on Tuesday between the county and Bruce Ratner, the chairman and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, to establish a plan to reinvent the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. more
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As always, Baldwin American Legion 246 honored local vets and their families with dignity.
Baldwin salutes its vets [Photo gallery]
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There's still hope for redevelopment at the Nassau Hub
It was a promising sign to see several firms answer Nassau County’s recent call for a master developer to create a workable plan for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the surrounding Hub area. more
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Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops give a rousing performance at Eisenhower Park on Saturday.
Honoring our veterans in song at Eisenhower Park
The USO Liberty Bells join Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops for an evening of summer tunes at Eisenhower Park on Saturday. Other weekend highlights include a family fishing clinic at Rockville Centre's Hempstead Lake State Park and a guided walk to check out summer birds at Muttontown Preserve. more
Eisenhower Park is the scene of a patriotic light display as thousands will gather for some holiday revelry on Saturday.
Fireworks displays start Saturday
It's time to enjoy those July Fourth fireworks. The pyrotechnics are always glorious and with the holiday falling midweek – on Wednesday this year – the festivities begin early, so we can partake of holiday merriment throughout the week. more
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Larry and Alice Pinto, married for almost 65 years, renewed their vows on Valentine’s Day. The couple met at an East Rockaway High School basketball game in 1942.
Love was in the air
Three local couples celebrated a renewal of their wedding vows at an affair of love held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale on Valentine’s Day. On a day steeped in romance, local … more
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With the return of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans in our area is growing. According to U.S. Census figures, there were 175,000 veterans in 2009 in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Lending a hand to our returning veterans
Are you or veteran or do you know a veteran who’s recently returned to civilian life? With the return of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans in our area is growing. … more
A loud and proud motorcycle escort lined up in the driveway of Baldwin American Legion post 246 in preparation for a ride to Memorial Plaza. Riders were led by American Legion Rider Chris Policastro and PGR Road Captain-Warren Schlicker.
Neighbors
Baldwin, as usual, pulled out all stops to celebrate Veterans Day last week. A motorcade involving four groups escorted participants to the Baldwin memorial where a solemn observance was held. more
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On 11/11/11, honor all of our veterans
On Friday, millions of Americans will honor our veterans for their service in the armed forces. In a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a wreath will be laid at the Tomb of the Unknowns, servicemen and women will be introduced and lauded, and dignitaries will speak of those who have selflessly served our country. more
Under the Belmont-Coliseum plan, a parking garage would be required to be constructed at the Hub in Uniondale.
New plan: Nassau Coliseum at Belmont
A new plan to reconstruct the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Belmont Park in Elmont, proposed two weeks ago by Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz, has drawn support from local leaders. more
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