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Readjusting to civilian life can be the biggest challenge that veterans, including the 2.6 million servicemen and women who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, face. In fact, 38 percent of active and … more

By Rossana Weitekamp and Mike Smollins | 11/9/16

An artist’s rendering of the building shows that the façade will feature thousands of aluminum fins.

Crews begin renovating Coliseum facade

East Meadowites driving along Hempstead Turnpike or Charles Lindbergh Boulevard recently may have noticed fresh black paint coating the sides of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Earlier this month, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/14/16

Everyone enjoys gathering around the maypole with dancers from the Isadora Duncan Dance Company.

Summer enchantment at Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury Gardens transforms itself for a festive "Midsummer Night." more

6/22/16

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

By Julie Mansmann | 4/6/16

Former VFW Commander Pat Cardone beseeched the Lynbrook Board of Education to pass a resolution to give veterans in the community tax breaks on their homes.

Lynbrook BOE approves tax break for veterans

The Lynbrook Board of Education approved a veterans’ tax exemption last week, putting an end to a lengthy and sometimes heated yearlong dispute between local veterans and school officials. more

By Nick Ciccone | 11/25/15

Lynbrook American Legion members gathered to reflect on the shared experience of war at the Doughboy Monument this Veterans Day. From left to right: Bill Geier, Henry Speicher, Steve Grogan and Jack Barlow.

Honor veterans in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

On a chilly November morning, Lynbrook veterans along with loved ones and members of the community gathered at the Doughboy Monument just north of the train station to commemorate veterans and victims of all wars. Despite cloudy skies, family and friends of the vets milled about the plaza, telling stories and recalling memories of the shared experience of war. more

By Nick Ciccone and Mary Malloy nciccone@liherald and mmalloy@liherald.com | 11/18/15

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

By Julie Mansmann | 11/11/15

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

11/4/15

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

8/12/15

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

Stepping Out | 7/29/15

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