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Nassau Community College teachers file ethics complaint over school's $120K spent on casino lobbying

Nassau Community College’s teachers union slapped the school with an ethics complaint for dishing out $120,000 to a lobbying firm backing a controversial casino project, The Post has learned.

Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Hall of Fame defenseman Denis Potvin plays his final regular season game at Nassau Coliseum

March 31st, 1988: Hall of Fame defenseman, Dennis Potvin plays his final regular season game at Nassau Coliseum and the Islanders honor his milestone of 1000 points in 1000 games.

Ex-Gov. David Paterson accuses alma mater Hofstra of barring him from campus over LI casino support

Former Gov. David Paterson is accusing his law school alma mater Hofstra University of discrimination amid a fight over his current employer Sands Casino's bid to open a gambling facility in...

State judge blocks Nassau County lease for $4 billion Sands casino

A state judge invalidated the Nassau County government's approval of a 99-year lease agreement allowing Sands to construct a $4 billion casino at the Nassau Coliseum.

Queens BP wants Nassau Coliseum to be used as a migrant shelter

“NYC is doing more than its fair share. Unused or underutilized assets -- certainly the Nassau Coliseum -- should be looked at by the state,” said Queens Borough President Donovan...

Ex-Hofstra prez's role in picking new casino sites is 'conflict of interest': critics

Hofstra University has an ace in the hole -- its former president -- in a battle to block high-stakes gambling from coming to nearby Nassau Coliseum.

Nassau leader Blakeman backs Sands casino bid at Coliseum

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman endorsed a plan that would allow Las Vegas Sands  Corp to operate a casino at the Nassau Coliseum site.

Today’s Iconic Moment in NY Sports: Jaromir Jagr sets a Rangers record

On March 29th, 2006: New York Ranger and hockey legend Jaromir Jagr set the Blueshirts' franchise record for points in a single season with 113, when he notched four assists...

Islanders' move to UBS arena didn't come with familiar quirks

The thing about UBS Arena, shiny and new as it may be, is that it gives players in the game an experience that might best be described as normal.

Islanders and their fans waited long time for this special moment

When the sun rose over Long Island Saturday morning, the day Islanders fans never thought would come finally did.

The dream opening for Islanders' new arena

The Yankees, after all, know how to break in a building. 

Islanders are finally islanders again

Saturday night the Islanders are islanders again. They are home again, at last.

What Islanders thought about first practice in new building

The Islanders took the ice Thursday to practice for the first time in a new building they can call their own with UBS Arena finally here.

'It was our dump': Old Barn was home to all during memorable run

It was goodbye on the greatest terms.

Denis Potvin, jersey-throwing fan save Islanders' Game 5 watch party

The hockey wasn't much to watch at the Islanders' Game 5 party, but there were a few fun moments at the Coliseum.

Islanders' playoff run fueled by crowd energy

A crowd can change the momentum of a hockey game. The Islanders recognize this.

Islanders' owner celebrated Game 6 win mobbed by fans

Jon Ledecky joined the Isles faithful in celebration of the team's Game 6 win over the Bruins.

Watch Islanders fans put on an epic national anthem performance

This rendition of the national anthem will give you chills.

Islanders fans will make Bruins coach pay for big mistake

Oh, Bruce Cassidy, you shouldn’t have. No. Really. You shouldn’t have.

Islanders hope home-ice advantage the key to closing out Penguins

The Islanders have an opportunity to close out a playoff series at Nassau Coliseum Wednesday night for the first time since 1993.