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Vote for new Coliseum fails

The vote is in.

Nassau County residents shot down the referendum to build a new Coliseum by an overwhelming margin, leaving the team's future uncertain. As of 12 p.m. with 71% of precincts counted, 57% were against the proposal, 43% in support.

"I have to tell you I'm disappointed," Wang said during a concession speech at the team's media reception. "And, to put it bluntly,...

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