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And the Islanders will be in their rightful spot on Long Island, eight miles down the Hempstead Turnpike from Nassau Coliseum, centrally located among their most diehard fans.

With a new, permanent Long Island Railroad station in the works and thousands of parking spots, senior vice president of sales Mike Cosentino said the team is weeks away from selling out season tickets.

Leaving Nassau Coliseum is a difficult step for fans given the nostalgia. Not so fast when it comes to UBS Arena. Everything from acoustics and the low ceiling — only 3 feet higher than Nassau Coliseum, which opened in — to a big lower bowl surrounding the ice is designed to bring the noise. Nassau Coliseum has an atmosphere even a hated opponent can love. They were loud tonight.

They were loud. Premium Hospitality. About UBS Arena. Opening November Made for Music, Built for Hockey. Learn More. New York Islanders. Get Your Seats. Made for Music, Built for Hockey UBS Arena has been designed for artists and concerts with input from Live Nation and is one of the only arenas in the world built specifically for hockey. Sponsorship Opportunities. Become a Partner. There are no personal seat licenses or multiyear commitments required.

Construction on the hotel and retail space have not yet begun. The Islanders and Northwell Health agreed to a year sponsorship deal for the arena on Oct. The LIRR is building a stop at Elmont, the first new, full-time station to be added to the system in nearly a half-century. Service to the station is expected to begin in time for the Islanders' home opener. There will be electric shuttle buses that will run between the Elmont station and UBS Arena, as well as from parking lots at the site to the arena.

Project details have yet to be finalized and parking areas across the acre site are being evaluated. UBS Arena also will offer street tacos, sushi, seafood, Chinese food, pizza, cheesesteaks, chicken tenders, ice cream, burgers and pretzels; plus halal, kosher, vegetarian and gluten-free fare. Harry Styles: Styles will perform the first concert at the arena on Nov.