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The past few years have been difficult for college and universities. Concerns about costs, results, retention, and campus conflict have damaged the prestige and standing of higher education.

Officials touted the estimated $700 million in economic benefits for Suffolk County from the project and the anticipated 800 primarily union jobs, benefits Suffolk County Executive Edward P.

“The company is pleased the planning commission approved the coliseum lease and looks forward to moving forward with a process that will provide important job security to those working at the Nassau Coliseum," Sands spokesman Ron Reese said in a statement after the vote. 

No employees will be laid off due to the store closings, Stop & Shop said.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated the employee’s death and cited Northridge for “willful and serious violations” of workplace safety standards, fining the company nearly $225,000.

“We're not going to allow the assets of this county, mainly its infrastructure, to be neglected,” Romaine told Newsday on Wednesday. “It only costs more to replace it if we don't maintain what we have.”