Announcement expected for Shinnecock Nation casino plan

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  

An announcement is expected this morning for a Shinnecock Nation casino in Nassau County.

The tribe has been considering several sites in the county. It looks like officials have settled on the Belmont Park Raceway.

"Tomorrow at Nassau Coliseum, I will announce a major economic development & job creation plan for a sports-entertainment center and casino," county executive Ed Mangano said on Twitter.

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