N.Y. gaming raises questions

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2001

Gaming is an often a battle between Indians and non-Indians but for some tribes, it's a family and tribal conflict.

When gaming was first proposed at the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation in New York, it resulted in gunfights, deaths and violence. More recently, some members have questioned the tribe's deals and sued a gaming company for $12 billion.

For the Oneida Nation of New York, the dispute is much larger, though. The "traditional" versus "progressive" conflict has manifested itself in nation representative Ray Halbritter, who fell into the role because two other traditionally-selected leaders died.

The Oneida Nation's plans for gaming are the subject of debate outside the reservation as well. State officials and lawmakers believe the tribe wants one of three casinos slated for the Catskills region about 90 miles north of New York City.

And as the state pushes gaming as a means to bounce back from September 11's terrorist attacks, there are questions of whether casinos generate the right type of economic stimulus.

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Oneidas take long view on casinos (The Syracuse Newspapers 10/28)
Turning Stone gets mixed reviews frombusiness community (The Syracuse Newspapers 10/28)
Bad Blood in Battle Over Casinos (The New York Times 10/28)
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