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rivest266 commented about HK Studio on Jun 2, 2021 at 4:37 pm

Reopened as Studio 1 on April 14th, 1965. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Dine-In Levittown 10 on Jun 2, 2021 at 4:19 pm

Opened December 16th, 1977 as Loews Quad at Nassau Mall. Loews Quad at Nassau Mall openingLoews Quad at Nassau Mall opening 16 Dec 1977, Fri Newsday (Nassau Edition) (Hempstead, New York) Newspapers.com

grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Hicksville Twin Theater on Jun 2, 2021 at 4:06 pm

Two screens on November 17th, 1976. Another grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Mid-Plaza 6 on Jun 2, 2021 at 3:46 pm

It was opened by Town & Country theatres and taken over by Fox Eastern Theatres (NGC) per Newsday (Nassau) March 3rd, 1966 p105 in newspapers.com.

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rivest266 commented about Hewlett Theatre on Jun 2, 2021 at 3:31 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Hewlett Theatre on Jun 2, 2021 at 3:31 pm

The Hewlett Theatre was opened by Town & Country Theatres on June 24th, 1960. Its safe was blown open on June 26th with $1,500 inside it. Hewlett theatre smash openingHewlett theatre smash opening 27 Jun 1960, Mon Newsday (Nassau Edition) (Hempstead, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Calderone Theater on Jun 2, 2021 at 3:07 pm

Reopened on May 15th, 1992 as the Village Cinema 7.

Village Cinema 7 openingVillage Cinema 7 opening 16 May 1992, Sat Newsday (Nassau Edition) (Hempstead, New York) Newspapers.com

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about LoungeX on Jun 2, 2021 at 2:50 pm

7 screens on February 21st, 1997. No grand opening ad in Newsday.

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rivest266 commented about LoungeX on Jun 2, 2021 at 2:46 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Town Theatre on Jun 2, 2021 at 2:41 pm

Higher quality grand opening ad, as well as a colorized picture, posted.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Glen Cove 6 on Jun 2, 2021 at 2:34 pm

Higher quality grand opening ad posted.

According to one Toronto-area drive-in owner who repainted its fence, Red and Yellow make people more likely to go to the snack bar.

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rivest266 commented about Glen Cove Theatre on Jun 2, 2021 at 2:28 pm

Skouras Theatre sued the owners of this theatre to change its name.

Skouras lawsuit over the Glen Cove theatre nameSkouras lawsuit over the Glen Cove theatre name 06 Feb 1959, Fri Newsday (Nassau Edition) (Hempstead, New York) Newspapers.com

Skouras lost.

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rivest266 commented about Glen Cove Theatre on Jun 2, 2021 at 2:25 pm

The Glen Cove theatre opened on February 4th, 1959 with “A Night to Remember”. Grand opening ad and a colorized picture uploaded.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Roosevelt Field 8 on Jun 2, 2021 at 2:13 pm

It’s a better quality version. 4 screens on June 6th, 1986, 6 screens on December 19th, 1986, 8 screens on May 22nd, 1987, and taken over by Loew’s on July 31st, 1987. No ads found for these dates.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Roosevelt Field 8 on Jun 2, 2021 at 1:40 pm

April 15th, 1983

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rivest266 commented about Criterion Twin Theatre on Jun 2, 2021 at 1:25 pm

This was reopened by KB Theatres as Criterion Twin on December 29th, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cross Island Cinemas on Jun 2, 2021 at 1:20 pm

This opened on December 29th, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Meadowbrook Theatre on Jun 2, 2021 at 9:53 am

Opened as Meadowbrook Quad on December 9th, 1977. Grand opening ad posted.

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4 in 1 theatres on Long Island4 in 1 theatres on Long Island 13 Dec 1977, Tue Newsday (Nassau Edition) (Hempstead, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Flick 1 & 2 on Jun 2, 2021 at 9:44 am

Slight correction. The Jerry Lewis Twin Cinema opened on May 23rd, 1973 with Jerry Lewis in person. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Central Triplex on Jun 2, 2021 at 9:31 am

2 screens on June 20th, 1980, and 3 a week later.

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rivest266 commented about Mid-Island Triplex on Jun 2, 2021 at 9:18 am

3 screens on March 11th, 1994. No grand opening appeared in Newsday.

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rivest266 commented about Mid-Island Triplex on Jun 2, 2021 at 9:06 am

The Mid-Island theatre opened on November 10th, 1961. Grand opening ad with Johnny Prudential posted.