Despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s warning in May that Long Island Rail Road riders should brace for a “summer of hell” that would likely result from overdue track repair work at Manhattan’s Penn Station, most East Meadow commuters say they have yet to experience anything out of the norm.
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By Stephany Reyes
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8/9/17
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Last Saturday night, NYCB Live at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum welcomed the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for the first time in history. The long-anticipated event drew a crowd of 11,198, compiled a gate of more than $1 million, and saw five Long Island-born fighters compete on a card headlined by former middleweight champ Chris Weidman of Baldwin.
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By J.D. Freda
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7/24/17
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It’s fair time at Nassau Coliseum. The newly reinvigorated arena shares some summer fun with area residents with the debut of the Empire State Fair.
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By Karen Bloom
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7/20/17
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Performances/On Stage
Baldwin Love TrioDrummer-composer Matt Wilson and his jazz ensemble in concert, Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m. Baldwin Community Garden, 1980 Grand Ave., Baldwin. For information …
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7/13/17
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Performances/On Stage
GreaseThe kids from Rydell High are back on stage, Thursday and Friday, July 6-7, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 8, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, July 12, 7 p.m. …
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7/6/17
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The popular comedian stops by the area on his latest tour.
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6/15/17
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Performances/On Stage
Demetri MartinThe quirky comedian on tour, Thursday, June 8, 8 p.m. $79.50, $69.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 …
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6/8/17
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Performances/On Stage
The Illusionists Live from BroadwayA touring magic show featuring seven renowned illusionists, Thursday, June 1, 7:30 p.m. $99, $89, $69, $39. With escapologist Andrew Basso, …
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6/1/17
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It was the last day of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’s final performance at Nassau Coliseum and Malvernite John Di Leonardo was on the sidewalk in front of the Coliseum, yelling into a megaphone.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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5/23/17
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Q. We recently attended the first concert at the “new” Nassau Coliseum, and were very disappointed with the way things were done. It seems nothing is really new, except the outside has shiny fins and there is new paint and seating.
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By Monte Leeper
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4/28/17
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