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News crews got a glimpse of the empty bowl of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which is under construction.
Behind the scenes at Nassau Coliseum
Standing on what New York Islanders fans knew as the ice level of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Peter Wang — a design director for Gensler, a Manhattan-based architectural firm — … more
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Dominick Gualtieri, 95, held up his official Army headshot from 1942, when he was 22 years old.
WWII vet recalls first-wave attack in Okinawa
“Over here, Joe! Over here, Joe! You gettin’ sick of that, Joe? ” Japanese soldiers yelled in thick accents. They patroled the jungles of Okinawa Island at night in the hopes of catching American soldiers hiding in the shadows, as World War II was coming to a close in 1945. Army Cpl. Dominick Gualtieri hid in his tank, alongside two other soldiers. They waited until the Japanese retreated to escape the blazing heat and cramped quarters of the tank. more
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World War II veteran David Marshall at the unveiling of the monument to the Battle of the Bulge at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Eisenhower Park, in East Meadow, last month.
Monument unveiled
The bullets flew and mortars whistled before choking off into explosions. But what David Marshall remembers most about the Battle of the Bulge was the cold. “For those six weeks, I couldn’t … more
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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, watched by developer Bruce Ratner, swung a sledgehammer at a wall of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the renovation of the arena on Nov. 5.
Officials break ground for new Nassau Coliseum
With the swing of a sledgehammer into one of the walls of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the renovation of the 43-year-old arena officially began on Nov. 5. Nassau County Executive Ed … more
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Give returning veterans the green light
Every Veterans Day, we are reminded of the sacrifices that those in the military have made for this country. Most visible are those who are affiliated with local veterans’ organizations . . . more
Farewell for now, Nassau Coliseum
It’s not so much a goodbye as it is a see-you-later for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which closed last week after hosting hockey games, concerts, trade shows and family events for the past 43 years. more
Tony Orlando shares his enduring energy and enthusiasm with fans on Saturday.
Still tying that yellow ribbon
Tony Orlando is back as the headliner for the annual "Salute to Veterans' concert. more
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Freddy Berotti Jr. and Owen McHenry fired up some burgers and hot dogs for the barbecue.
Food, music at wounded vets’ benefit
For only $20 per person, Baldwin community members were able to enjoy hot dogs, burgers, unlimited tap beer and music while also donating to a great cause. more
Mission Impossible: getting V.A. benefits
Life gets so hard when you’re very old that dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs bureaucracy does indeed feel like adding insult to an already injurious process. more
Eisenhower Park is the scene of a patriotic light display that will draw a crowd of thousands who will gather for some pre-holiday revelry on Saturday.
Saluting the Fourth of July
July Fourth celebrations are underway this weekend as prelude to the big day that features the return of fireworks to Jones Beach. more
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