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.
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Eric Alexander
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8/9/12
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The Village of East Rockaway is teaming up with the New York Islanders to promote the game of hockey, sportsmanship and teamwork. Long Island’s only …
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By Brian Croce
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4/25/12
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Dina Tsiorvas never imagined she’d be the face of her hometown hockey team when she was growing up. She always envisioned herself as a dancer.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/27/12
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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.
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By Jackie Nash
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10/13/11
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Nassau County voters overwhelming said “no” to a proposal to borrow $400 million to build a new Coliseum and minor league ballpark on Monday. More than 150,000 voters came to the polls, with about 90,000 voting against the plan.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/1/11
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The Herald sat down last week with New York Islanders owner Charles Wang and Senior Vice President Michael Picker to talk about the Aug. 1 referendum to borrow $400 million to build a new Nassau Coliseum.
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By Andrew Hackmack and Tony Bellissimo
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7/27/11
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“We’re under the gun,” Chief Deputy County Executive Rob Walker told the Legislature last week during discussions about County Executive Ed Mangano’s plan for the future of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Walker was referring to the legislators, but he could have been speaking for county residents as well.
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6/2/11
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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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Exhibits and more...
African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April …
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2/16/11
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Two members of the greater Islanders team visited Clear Stream Avenue School last week to talk about the importance of teamwork and doing well in school. Dina Tsiorvas, a.k.a. Dina the Arena Hostess, and mascot Sparky the Dragon held two assemblies on Jan. 14.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/19/11
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