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Hundreds of protesters lined Old County Road on Saturday, outside the site of a proposed video lottery terminal, to show their dismay.

Residents rally against proposed gaming facility

More than 1,000 people gathered for a community meeting in Westbury on Jan. 15 in a show of united opposition to a proposed video lottery terminal in a now-vacant Fortunoff at the Source Mall. more

By David Weingrad | 1/19/15

A former Fortunoff that’s now vacant in the Source Mall in Westbury was selected by Nassau Regional Off Track Betting to house a 1,000-machine gaming facility. Photo by Christina Daly/Herald

Gaming facility in Westbury?

A plan by the Nassau Regional Off Track Betting Corporation to turn a portion of a former Fortunoff in Westbury that is now vacant into a gaming facility has been met with strong public opposition, and raised questions about what governing body — if any — has the authority to block the proposal. more

By David Weingrad | 1/14/15

Walter Eisenhardt plans to pass down his historical Bellmore home to his son, Harrison.

Martin Avenue home landmarked

Charles A. Frisch, a famed Long Island entrepreneur, built a house in 1909 at what was formerly 109 Martin Ave., before his son, Charles Jr., was born. About a hundred years later, Walter Eisenhardt … more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/22/14

Stuart Markus, his band Gathering Time and assorted members of the region’s folk music scene gather at Eisenhower Park on July 21 to honor Harry Chapin in what has became an annual summertime tradition.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention … more

7/16/14

Long Beach's Steve Adelson, master of the Chapman Stick, performs with his pals Chieli Minucci and Frank Bellucci (aka the Ucci Brothers) and special guest Rachel Z on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/25/14

Wanda Sykes appears at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM Spring 2014This exhibition illustrates a broad range of styles spanning non-objective abstraction. Featured artists include Michael Bevilacqua, James Busby and … more

6/11/14

Ring of Combat promoter Lou Neglia, of Bellmore, presents Freeport's Eddie "Truck" Gordon with his championship belt.

Locals thrive in MMA circles

What’s the standard reaction when someone sees a truck bearing down on them? Most likely, it’s to move out of the way and as quickly as possible. While that may be an option on the road, however, it isn’t inside the octagon, where Freeport’s Eddie “Truck” Gordon not only boasts a perfect 7-0 mark as a professional mixed martial artist. more

By Steve Siniski | 7/10/12

Betting on fun at the Bristal

The residents of The Bristal of Lynbrook had a great time at their first casino night. The Traveling Poker Academy, creator of the Senior Poker Club, came with a blackjack table, a poker … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/15/12

More Happy and Rafael Bejarano recently won the Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga Racetrack, one of three thoroughbred horse-racing facilities overseen by NYRA.

State report: 'NYRA gambles with financial future'

An audit report released last week by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli suggests that the New York Racing Association — the state’s governing body of thoroughbred horse racing, which includes Belmont Park and the Aqueduct Racetrack — has been gambling on its financial future. more

By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com | 1/30/12

Under the Belmont-Coliseum plan, a parking garage would be required to be constructed at the Hub in Uniondale.

New plan: Nassau Coliseum at Belmont

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. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/13/11