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The Madison square Garden Company, led by Hank Ratner, and Nassau Events Center, LLC, led by Bruce Ratner (no relation), are the final two choices to redevelop the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale.

Coliseum developers narrowed to MSG, Forest City Ratner

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has chosen the Madison square Garden Company and Bruce Ratner-led Nassau Events Center, LLC, as the two finalists to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. Mangano was … more

By David Weingrad | 7/10/13

The four proposals for a redesigned Nassau Coliseum.

Coliseum proposers deliver final pitch

Sitting side by side in the Old Westbury Golf & Country Club on June 26, the four developers who have made proposals to revamp the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum gave one final pitch to a group of Long Island-based real estate professionals. more

By David Weingrad | 7/3/13

Ethereal Visions: Old Westbury Gardens is the setting for an evening with the Isadora Duncan Dance Company on Saturday. The dancers, who make their way throughout the whimsically decorated gardens, are the centerpiece of “Midsummer Weekend.”

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes summer

That fleeting time of year that is summer is now underway. It's time to enjoy all that our area has to offer. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/19/13

Mark Brier headlines Elmont Public Library's Comedy Extravaganza on Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

6/5/13

Hank Ratner, the CEO and president of Madison Square Garden.

MSG president wants to make L.I. ‘the place to be’

The Madison Square Garden Company was one four respondents to County Executive Ed Mangano’s Request-for-Proposals last March to redevelop the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. The group, led by president and CEO Hank Ratner, is proposing to renovate the 41-year-old building and build an entertainment district called “Long Island Live!” that would lie adjacent to the arena. more

By David Weingrad | 6/5/13

Let's get Coliseum redesign right this time

A presentation on May 2 represented the next step in — and a new hope for — the future development of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

5/23/13

BroadHollow Theatre stages the comedy "Sinners" in Elmont.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AB-EX/RE-CON: Abstract Expressionism ReconsideredAB-EX/RE-CON explores both the best known and less familiar practitioners of abstract and gestural painting who dominated the … more

5/22/13

The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale may soon be undergoing redevelopment.

Officials react to Coliseum proposals

A lot of buzz has surrounded the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum since May 2, when four companies presented their plans during a press conference in Mineola to revamp the 41-year-old Uniondale complex. more

By David Weingrad | 5/15/13

A Coliseum for the taxpayers

Let’s face it: The golden years of the Nassau Coliseum have come and gone. more

5/9/13

Old Westbury Gardens' Walled Garden is a popular destination for Moms this weekend.

Mother's Day outings around Long Island

Make Mother’s Day a memorable one for Mom. Beyond the flowers and cards, and even that carefully prepared breakfast, take her on a special outing that she so deserves. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/8/13