((HT: MyFoxNY))
The Hempstead Town Board hosted a public hearing Tuesday on environmental issues associated with the plan to refurbish the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the development of 150 acres surrounding the arena.
At times, the hearing seemed more like a pep rally for the New York Islanders, who are seeking a new arena in order to stay on Long Island. The hockey commissioner has called the coliseum the worst facility in North America.
"This project represents the concept of new suburbia, what we can be once again for America," said Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi.
Government agencies, elected officials and the general public weighed in on the Lighthouse Group's state-mandated environmental report. They addressed concerns about traffic, air quality, sewage, drinking water, garbage disposal, and more.
Although support for the project appeared to be strong, some local residents did come to talk about their concerns about the size and scope of the project.
Here's the update from WPIX-TV about Charles Wang's Lighthouse Project...
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