Aug. 2: Isles Arena Fails, 'Journey to Lakewood Stables,' Oliver! Tickets and More

If you hit the sack early Monday you probably woke up this morning to learn that Nassau County residents defeated the $400 million plan to build a new sports arena for the New York Islanders.

Read on for the full story and a look at other top headlines for Aug. 2 in Malverne and West Hempstead.

1. Isles Arena Vote: Although the final votes had yet to be counted, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and New York Islanders owner Charles Wang admitted defeat around 11:40 p.m. Monday night after early results indicated the bond referendum would fail. Upon learning that voters did not support his plan to build a new sports arena with taxpayer funds, Wang said he was 'heartbroken." for the full story.
2. Journey to...Lakewood Stables: Funny guy Steve Strangio continues his 'Journey" to popular local landmarks today as he visits Lakewood Stables in West Hempstead. Follow him as he tours the beautiful bridle paths, meets summer campers and their four-legged friends and saddles up for his very first horse ride. Check out the video series at 11 a.m. today or now for a preview.
3. Oliver! Tickets: Get your tickets now for St. Thomas the Apostle's production of the musical Oliver! for details.
4. Pizzeria Opening: Missed last week's Grand Opening of Nino's Pizzeria in West Hempstead? Learn more about this new family-owned establishment later today in our video report.
5. #76: How much do you love Malverne and West Hempstead? Let us count the ways. Patch unveils the latest addition to its list of the top 100 things that make Malverne and West Hempstead wonderful. See what earned the #76 spot this afternoon.