The Nassau County Legislature spent more than two hours on May 24 debating and hearing public comment about a proposed $400 million bond that would finance a new arena on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Alex Costello
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5/25/11
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Since the Islanders’ season ended last month, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum floor has been dark most nights, and the public’s interest in the future of the arena surrounded by acres of concrete has been diverted as the teams of summer have taken over the spotlight. But last Wednesday morning, the Coliseum was buzzing with excitement.
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5/19/11
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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.
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4/27/11
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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 …
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By Mike Caputo
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4/27/11
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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.
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Karen Bloom
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3/30/11
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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.
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3/16/11
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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.
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Karen Bloom
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3/9/11
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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.
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Karen Bloom
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2/16/11
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Monster truck madness rolls into the area when some 10,000 pound metal monstrosities make their way to Nassau Coliseum this weekend.
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Karen Bloom
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1/26/11
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Monster trucks reach new heights when Freestyle Mania rolls into Nassau Coliseum, Jan. 28-30.
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1/19/11
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