A state Supreme Court judge denied Floral Park officials’ request to halt construction at Belmont Park on Nov. 7, saying that the village failed to show that it was suffering from irreparable harm …
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By Melissa Koenig
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11/7/19
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An attorney representing the Village of Floral Park filed a request with a state judge on Nov. 1 for a temporary restraining order to halt construction at Belmont Park.
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By Melissa Koenig
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11/1/19
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The new Islanders arena at Belmont Park will feature the latest in technological advancements, co-owner Jon Ledecky announced earlier this month, with “smart” jerseys and virtual and augmented …
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By Melissa Koenig
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10/24/19
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The New York Racing Association sent select fans a survey on Oct. 10 to gauge interest in proposed new eateries and seating arrangements at Belmont Park.
Among the proposals fans were asked to …
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By Melissa Koenig
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10/24/19
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In June 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo christened a 3.6-mile, $3.8 million extension of the Wantagh Parkway bike trail, leading east along the Ocean Parkway. That September, the Herald called on Cuomo to extend the Ocean Parkway bike trail into Suffolk County.
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10/17/19
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While Nassau County legislators may be divided on many issues, they recently made it clear that they agree on the importance of protecting Long Island’s wetlands.
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9/27/19
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Hundreds of Long Islanders formed a sea of blue on Monday, wearing Belmont baseball caps with the letter “o” replaced by the New York Islanders logo as they waited in the heat to witness history — the groundbreaking of the Belmont Park redevelopment project.
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By Melissa Koenig
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9/23/19
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Village of Floral Park officials filed a lawsuit on Sept. 9 in the state Supreme Court against various state agencies and New York Arena Partners in a bid to stop the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project.
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By Melissa Koenig
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9/19/19
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Performances/On Stage
Mike DelGuidiceThe popular singer-songwriter and his band in a tribute to Billy Joel, Friday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or …
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8/29/19
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The black bear suddenly appeared as if it were an apparition. It was tugging on a rope that suspended our duffle bag full of food high in a tree, a good distance from our lean-to. All at once the line snapped . . .
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8/23/19
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