Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY opened in 1972 and is the home of the Long Island Nets NBA D-League Basketball Team. The following games, concerts and events are taking place. Purchase your tickets now and enjoy the show. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (branded as NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for naming rights reasons), commonly known as just Nassau Coliseum, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Uniondale, New York. The Coliseum is approximately 19 miles (31 km) east of New York City on Long Island.