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Wang questioned about his Lighthouse timetable

Quick ReadThe proposed development surrounding the aged Nassau Coliseum would be the county's biggest project since Levittown.

Islanders owner Charles Wang with his business partner

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | Islanders owner Charles Wang with his business partner Scott Rechler listen to the board during a zoning hearing for the Lighthouse Project. (September 22, 2009)

Critics of the Lighthouse plan Tuesday said the project would generate too much traffic in an area that already includes colleges, museums, hotels and other businesses.

The latest hearing on the $3.8-billion development project began Tuesday morning at Hofstra University with New York Islanders owner Charles Wang making what may be his final appeal to local officials before he decides whether...

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