Seneca Nation faces opposition on land for casino

Tuesday, August 2, 2005  

The Seneca Nation of New York is seeing opposition in its bid to acquire land for its off-reservation casino in Niagara Falls.

The tribe opened the casino in late 2002 under a land claim settlement with the state. The deal gave the tribe the right to buy 50 acres in Niagara Falls.

The tribe has purchased 25 acres and now wants the rest. But property owners say they don't want to give up their homes and businesses for a casino.

The state has begun eminent domain proceedings to acquire the land on behalf of the tribe. A co-owner of a water park in the disputed acreage plans to take the case to court.

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