Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Since the closure of Mitchel Field in the early 1960s and the transfer of the land to the county, we have had a tremendous opportunity within reach. There have been countless visions for redeveloping the site. For more than six decades, however, proposals have come and gone, and Nassau has not taken full advantage of this remarkable resource.
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By Scott Davis
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4/1/26
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Chamber of Commerce President Chris Hackert presided over the February East Meadow Chamber lunch meeting held at Runyon's on Hempstead Turnpike.
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2/22/08
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Are you interested in photography? Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I improve on my photographs?” Well the Wantagh Camera Club might be the answer. Founded in 1966 by a group of individuals interested in photography, the Camera Club still meets twice a month from September through June.
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By Harry Loud
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10/14/15
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On Aug. 1, Nassau County will hold a public referendum on a $400 million bond to finance the redevelopment of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. There are sharply differing opinions on the proposal, and this week we have asked Eric Alexander, executive director of Vision Long Island, and Jay Jacobs, chairman of the Nassau County Democratic Committee, to detail their viewpoints. The Herald will offer its take on the proposal in next week’s issue.
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7/21/11
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Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes, a Republican from Levittown, is seeking re-election to a third four-year term. He is being challenged by Democrat Matthew Hynes, who is also from Levittown.The …
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Mike Caputo
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10/8/09
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As ideas go, we think Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order, announced last week at SUNY Old Westbury, creating 10 state regional economic development councils, including one for Long Island, is brilliant. The concept of streamlining the development process — now a byzantine maze of bureaucracy — may be of great value.
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8/4/11
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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 develop the county-owned land in Uniondale.
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Mike Caputo
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4/27/11
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As summer fades to a memory and the leaves start to turn, civic-minded local residents are beginning to think about election season.
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Matt Hampton
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9/24/09
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There are big-picture issues that the town of Hempsteand and Nassau County will have to tackle together. Foremost among them is the Lighthouse project, a sweeping proposal to transform 150 acres surrounding the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale from the barren asphalt of a parking lot to a residential and commercial zone.
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1/7/10
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