Shinnecock Nation said to consider sites for potential casino

Monday, June 21, 2010  

The Shinnecock Nation of New York is said to be considering up to three sites for a potential casino.

According to Newsday and The New York Times, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Brookhaven Calabro Airport and a site in Calverton are viable contenders for a casino. All three are located on Long Island, near the tribe's reservation.

The tribe would have to acquire land for a casino and negotiate a Class III compact. State and local officials have said they are eager to work with the tribe.

The tribe's recognition is due to become final on July 19.

Get the Story:
State looks to Shinnecock casino plans as revenue booster (Newsday 6/21)
Shinnecocks Hold Economic Cards, and Suitors Are Needy (The New York Times 6/21)
Shinnecock's tribe-ulations (The New York Post 6/20)

An Opinion:
Editorial: Overdue Recognition (The East Hampton Star 6/17)

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