Last week, the Town of Hempstead unveiled its long-awaited plans for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property. While well intentioned, there is little chance that the town’s vision — or more accurately, lack of vision — will stir anyone’s imagination or solve any of the many problems facing Nassau County.
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7/22/10
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If you're looking for something other than the beach and a barbecue during the holiday weekend, catch the Big Apple Circus before the company folds up the Big Top or check out the scene at the Nassau Fair and the fireworks Saturday night. There's also a program about prehistoric Long Islanders at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve on Saturday.
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6/30/10
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Family FunCurious George Live! Curious George, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children’s hearts for generations, takes to the stage in his first live stage production. Curious …
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6/2/10
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Molloy College sends off its class of 2010
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On Monday night, Molloy College conferred degrees upon members of the class of 2010, the college's 52nd graduating class, during a ceremony at Nassau Coliseum.
In addition to the 895 students who …
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Alex Costello
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5/26/10
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Last week, freshman Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano laid it on the line for county residents. He told us that the county is facing a $286 million deficit, the largest in its history.
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Al D'Amato
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5/6/10
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After some seven years of studies, community meetings, press conferences and tens of millions of dollars spent on planning and consultants, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum remains an aging concrete behemoth surrounded by 77 acres of cracking asphalt. It is a glaring eyesore in one of the nation’s wealthiest counties.
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5/6/10
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Curious George®, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children’s hearts for generations, takes to the stage in the inaugural tour of Curious George Live! at Nassau Coliseum, Friday …
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5/5/10
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On the heels of a breathtaking 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the world's best skaters descend on Nassau Coliseum on Saturday, showcasing the sport and entertainment that is world-class figure skating.
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Karen Bloom
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4/14/10
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s latest circus extravaganza celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founder’s birth in its super-sized spectacle, now at Nassau Coliseum.
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Karen Bloom
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3/17/10
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Singing heartthrob Justin Bieber stayed at the brand-new Allegria Hotel last weekend while in town for the Pop-Con event at the Nassau Coliseum. Bieber was a headliner in the show, along with Selena Gomez and many other young stars.
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Mary Malloy
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2/25/10
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