Shinnecock Nation says community not interested in casino bid

Friday, October 8, 2010  

The Shinnecock Nation says one community has already said no to a casino.

The tribe was considering the Enterprise Park at Calverton for development. "Riverhead has made no indication that it is actually interested," Trustee Lance Gumbs told The North Shore Sun. "I think that is a big mistake on the part of the East End."

The tribe says it wants to build up to three casinos on Long Island. One would be within commuting distance of the tribe's reservation, Gumbs said.

Get the Story:
Shinnecocks: Riverhead doesn't want Indian casino at EPCAL (The North Shore Sun 10/7)
It’s official: Shinnecock Nation is 565th federally acknowledged tribe (Indian Country Today 10/8)

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