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Shinnecock Nation looks elsewhere for casino site (12/18)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York won't be pursuing a casino on or near its state-recognized reservation, a tribal leader said. The 800-acre reservation is located at the far eastern end of Long Island. It's...

Shinnecock Nation financed by casino developers (12/17)

The developers of a commercial casino in Michigan are backing the Shinnecock Nation of New York. Marian Ilitch and Michael Malik helped pay for the tribe's successful federal recognition bid. Now they stand to gain...

Shinnecock Nation recognition raises casino issue (12/16)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York received a favorable preliminary decision on its federal recognition petition on Wednesday and talk immediately turned to gaming. The first big issue is land. The tribe resides on an...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to hold another vote on casino (12/01)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York will hold another referendum on a proposed off-reservation casino. The tribe said a November 21 vote in which tribal members rejected the casino was "null and void"...

Letter: Off-reservation casino vote made no sense (11/30)

"I was very disappointed in the way the referendum was handled and dismayed at the negative results. The pursuit of a Catskill casino has been taking place for the past 14 years. Two questions come...

Seneca Nation still pushing off-reservation casino (11/30)

The Seneca Nation is still committed to an off-reservation casino in the Catskills region of New York, President Barry E. Snyder said. The tribe is working with Rotate Black Gaming Inc. of Michigan. They plan...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe split on off-reservation bid (11/23)

Members of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York are split on plans to pursue an off-reservation casino. The tribe held a referendum on Sunday to ask members about the proposed Catskills casino. The...

Sen. Schumer awaits off-reservation casino shift (11/03)

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) says the Obama administration is "tantalizingly close" to announcing its position on off-reservation gaming. Schumer supports off-reservation casinos in the Catskills, about 90 minutes north of New York City. He...

Letter: Oneida casino should pay fair share taxes (10/22)

"Local taxes in New York State are 78-80 percent higher than other states. The Syracuse Post Standard recently did an exposé on this using a $250,000 house as the standard. They mentioned Onondaga and Madison...

Seneca Nation breaks ground on bigger casino (10/20)

The Seneca Nation broke ground on an $8 million expansion of its off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. The expansion will add 6,500 square-feet to the temporary Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and double the...

Court tosses case against Oneida casino (10/09)

Boxing champion Joe Frazier can't sue the Oneida Nation of New York in federal court, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals said on Thursday. Smokin’ Joe said the Turning Stone Resort and Casino used his...

Seneca Nation will expand temporary casino (10/02)

The Seneca Nation of New York announced an $8 million expansion of its temporary casino in downtown Buffalo. The tribe will add 6,500 square-feet and double the number of slot machines to the Seneca Buffalo...

Firm back on track with off-reservation project (09/30)

Empire Resorts Inc. appears back on track to develop an off-reservation casino in the Catskills region of New York. Empire and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe had called it quits after the Bush administration...

Editorial: Negotiate deal for Shinnecock casino (09/29)

"The construction of a casino is far from the only issue in the Shinnecock Indian Nation's long quest for federal recognition. But it may be the most complex one, and the one with the most...

Obama considers off-reservation gaming policy (09/21)

The Obama administration is "rethinking" prior policy affecting off-reservation gaming, a senior Bureau of Indian Affairs official said. A decision whether to change course will be made "fairly soon." "It's an important issue. It's a...

Letter: Mohawk casino doesn't help members (09/14)

"I read the article in your newspaper regarding the "tribe" visiting the Sullivan County casino deal in the Catskills. I would like to clarify a few statements. First, the Tribal Council does not constitute the...

Explore: More than gaming at New York casinos (09/11)

"If you're not a gambler, odds are you haven't considered going to a casino for a weekend getaway. But there are plenty of reasons why you should — and none of them have anything to...

Outgoing Seneca gaming board fires top lawyer (09/11)

The outgoing members of the Seneca Nation gaming board met for one last time on Thursday and fired an ally of President Barry Snyder Sr. Cochise Redeye, the former chairman of the Seneca Gaming Corp....

Oneida Nation liquor deal seen as very lucrative (09/07)

A non-Indian business in New York is expected to make more than $1 million a year by providing alcohol at the Oneida Nation casino. The tribe entered into a contract with The Beeches to serve...

EchoHawk's poker face on off-reservation gaming (09/04)

Assistant secretary Larry EchoHawk visited off-reservation casino sites in New York last week but his views on the controversial issue remain an unknown. EchoHawk was invited to the Catskills by casino supporters. They hope...

Editorial: Address off-reservation gaming concerns (09/02)

"To be certain, state lawmakers must do everything they can to revitalize the economy - and pushing forward with casino plans for the Catskills should be in the mix. But it's no cure-all. Gov. David...

New York governor for off-reservation casinos (08/28)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) says off-reservation casinos will create thousands of jobs and generate about $150 million a year for the state. Paterson, like his two predecessors, supports tribal casinos in the Catskills,...

Editorial: Start working with Shinnecock Nation (08/27)

"More than three decades after the Shinnecock Indian Nation applied for federal recognition, there's every reason to believe that the finish line is months - not years - away. So it's time for Albany to...

EchoHawk weighs off-reservation gaming policy (08/27)

Assistant secretary Larry EchoHawk said the Obama administration is developing its off-reservation gaming policy but warned that the process will take some time. The Bush administration made it harder for tribes to acquire land...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe back in Catskills game (08/26)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York is jumping back into the Catskills casino game. The tribe's plans for an off-reservation casino were rejected by the Bush administration. Tribal leaders are hopeful things will...

Oneida Nation to sell liquor at casino eateries (08/26)

The Oneida Nation of New York announced a deal that will allow the tribe to serve liquor at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The tribe entered into a contract with The Beeches to...

EchoHawk to tour off-reservation sites (08/20)

Assistant secretary Larry EchoHawk will visit off-reservation casino sites in New York next Wednesday, The Middletown Times Herald-Record reports. The Seneca Nation, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians want...

Seneca Nation shift plan for Catskills casino (08/13)

The Seneca Nation has changed its plans for an off-reservation casino in the Catskills region of New York. The tribe planned to ask Congress to approve the facility. But now the tribe will go...

Seneca Nation gaming executive suspended (08/11)

Leaders of the Seneca Nation of New York voted unanimously to suspend Maurice John Sr. from his post as treasurer of Seneca Gaming Corp. The tribe accuses John of "gross misconduct and unethical behavior." John...

Tribes face hurdles in bid for New York casinos (08/07)

Four tribes are seeking to open casinos in New York but all face regulatory, legal and political hurdles. The Shinnecock Nation needs to gain federal recognition before pursuing a casino. A preliminary answer is due...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe names casino manager (08/07)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York named Patrick Bassney as general manager of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The tribe said it lost millions of dollars in gaming revenue due to the 42-day closure...

EchoHawk to visit off-reservation casino sites (07/30)

Larry EchoHawk, the new head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will tour off-reservation casino sites in New York. EchoHawk has not expressed his views on off-reservation gaming. Neither has his boss, Interior Secretary Ken...

Oneida Nation credits success to Indian gaming (07/21)

Thanks to Indian gaming, the Oneida Nation of New York has created jobs, economic development and educational opportunities. The tribe opened its first gaming facility in 1993. Through the Turning Stone Resort Casino and other...

Casino foes don't want Seneca Nation to join case (07/10)

Opponents of an off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, don't want the Seneca Nation to join as a intervenor-defendant. Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County and other groups sued the National Indian Gaming Commission...

Shinnecock Nation leaders differ on casino plans (07/08)

Leaders of the Shinnecock Nation of New York hope to open a casino once the tribe gains federal recognition but a difference of opinion might affect the debate. At a recent gaming conference, trustee Fred...

Shinnecock Nation expects 'long' wait on casino (07/01)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York is moving closer to federal recognition but observers say it could be years before the tribe opens a casino. If the tribe gains recognition, it will need to have...

Tribes still pushing for off-reservation casinos (06/30)

Three tribes are still interested in off-reservation casinos in the Catskills region of New York despite hurdles at the state and federal level. The Seneca Nation of New York, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of...

EchoHawk reviews off-reservation gaming policy (06/26)

The Obama administration is taking a "top to bottom review" of gaming policy, said Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York). Schumer called Larry EchoHawk , the new head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, on Wednesday...

Casino foes don't want Seneca Nation in lawsuit (06/17)

Opponents of an off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, say the Seneca Nation shouldn't be allowed to intervene in their lawsuit. Citizens for a Better Buffalo says the federal government can represent the tribe's interests....

Seneca Nation wants to join casino lawsuit (06/16)

The Seneca Nation has agreed to waive its sovereign immunity in order to join a lawsuit over its off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. The tribe was participating in the case through friend of the...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe still in Catskills game (06/09)

It looks like the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York and a former gaming partner are back in business. The tribe sued Empire Resorts last year after the Bush administration rejected a proposed off-reservation...

Blog: Shinnecock Nation eyes ultimate prize (06/01)

"After decades of running a legal and bureaucratic gauntlet, the Shinnecock Indian Nation is set to claim their ultimate prize: opening a Suffolk County casino. And with it happening in as little as two years,...

Shinnecock Nation open to several casino sites (05/29)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York ran into opposition a few years ago when it tried to build a casino. But now that the tribe is closer to federal recognition, politicians and local residents are...

Catskills Confidential: Gaming summit in New York (05/26)

"The fact that there are still no casinos in the Catskills doesn't mean you can't have a gaming summit. So comes the news in a press release, dateline Las Vegas, from BNP Media Gaming Group...

Seneca Nation off-reservation casino still on hold (05/20)

The Seneca Nation won't resume construction on a permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, until the economy improves, President Barry Snyder said. The tribe halted work on a permanent Buffalo Creek Casino last year....

Seneca Nation plans temporary off-reservation casino (05/15)

The Seneca Nation plans to open a temporary casino in the Catskills region of New York, the tribe's gaming partner said. Once the tribe wins Congressional approval, a temporary facility could be open within five...

Seneca Nation approves off-reservation casino deal (05/14)

The Seneca Nation approved an agreement to pay local communities for an off-reservation casino in the Catskills region of New York. The tribe agreed to pay between $15 million and $20 million a year for...

Mohegan Tribe still interested in New York casino (05/11)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is still interested in a casino in New York City but doesn't want to build it. The tribe, however, said it wants to operate the casino at the Aqueduct Racetrack...

Sen. Gillibrand supports off-reservation casinos (05/05)

First-term Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) supports off-reservation gaming in the Catskills, The Mid-Hudson News Network reports. Gillibrand joins Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) in backing casinos for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the...

Seneca Nation reports 16 percent drop at casinos (05/01)

The Seneca Nation of New York reported a 16 percent drop in gaming profits and a 9 percent drop in revenues during the last quarter. Seneca Gaming Corp. saw revenues slide from $154.4 million...

New York governor backs off-reservation casinos (05/01)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) asked Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to approve two off-reservation casinos in the Catskills. Paterson said the Bush administration was wrong to reject casinos for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe...

Salazar pushed to approve off-reservation casinos (04/27)

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) wants Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to approve off-reservation casinos in New York. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Band of Mohican Indians, sought approval to open casinos...

Tribal casino connections in Craigslist killer case (04/22)

A 23-year-old medical student in Massachusetts who has been arrested in connection with a murder and attacks on women he reportedly met through Craigslist has some tribal casino connections. Philip Markoff grew up in...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe seeks off-reservation change (04/10)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York is hoping for a change in the federal government's off-reservation gaming policy. The Bush administration rejected the tribe's proposed casino in the Catskills, saying it was too...

Town backs Seneca Nation off-reservation casino (04/09)

The board in the town of Thompson, New York is supporting the off-reservation casino sought by the Seneca Nation. The tribe announced plans earlier this year for the Catskills facility. But local officials said they...

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe lobbies Obama on gaming (04/08)

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York is stepping back into the off-reservation casino game. The tribe's proposed casino in the Catskills was rejected by the Bush administration even though it was supported by...

Opinion: Drop dreams of off-reservation casino (04/06)

"One year — maybe this year or the year after that — the political, social and economic stars will finally align and allow Sullivan County to take hold of its elusive casino grail. Well, guess...

NIGC sued over approval of Seneca Nation casino (04/01)

Opponents of the Seneca Nation filed a third lawsuit against the National Indian Gaming Commission for approving the tribe's off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County, Citizens for a...

Seneca president wants to leave gaming board (03/19)

The leader of the Seneca Nation of New York no longer wants to serve on the board for the tribe's gaming corporation. President Barry E. Snyder Sr. was removed as chairman of the Seneca Gaming...

Seneca leader clashes with gaming corporation (03/18)

The president of the Seneca Nation of New York is facing criticism from the tribe's gaming corporation. Up until Friday, Barry E. Snyder Sr. served as chairman of the board for Seneca Gaming Corp.....

Schumer supports off-reservation casino (03/18)

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-New York) said the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin deserves an off-reservation casino in New York. Schumer is asking Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to approve the tribe's land-into-trust application....

Seneca president ousted from tribal gaming post (03/16)

Barry E. Snyder Sr., the president of the Seneca Nation of New York, was removed as chairman of the tribe's gaming corporation in what The Buffalo News said was a "surprise" vote on Friday....

Mohegan Tribe to bid on New York City casino again (03/13)

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut plans another run at a casino in New York City. The tribe was one of three finalists for a slot machine facility at the Aqueduct Racetrack. The winner was Delaware...

Town leader opposes Seneca off-reservation casino (03/12)

The leader of a New York town where the Seneca Nation wants to build an off-reservation says he is opposed to the project. Thompson Supervisor Anthony Cellini said the tribe won't sign an agreement to...

Seneca Nation goes around DOI in off-reservation bid (03/11)

The Seneca Nation plans to bypass the Interior Department for a proposed off-reservation casino in the Catskills of New York. The tribe will first gain support among state officials, including Gov. David Paterson (D), for...

Financing for New York City casino falls through (03/11)

Plans for a casino at a racetrack in New York City have fallen through due to lack of financing. Delaware Northof Buffalo won the license to operate the slot machine facility at the Aqueduct Racetrack....

Off-reservation casinos not hit by land-into-trust ruling (03/03)

Two proposed off-reservation casinos in New York won't be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, The Middletown Times Herald-Record reports. The Seneca Nation and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Band of Mohican...

Sen. Schumer backs off-reservation casino (02/25)

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) wants the new administration of President Barack Obama to reconsider an off-reservation casino. Schumer said he was "disappointed" that the Bush administration rejected the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Band of Mohican Indians,...

New York governor links Seneca casino to taxes (02/12)

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) said he won't move forward with an off-reservation casino with the Seneca Nation until the tribe resolves its taxation issues. Paterson said he is willing to talk about the...

Seneca Nation discusses off-reservation casino (02/11)

The Seneca Nation of New York met with state officials on Tuesday to discuss the tribe's proposed off-reservation casino. The tribe and Rotate Black Gaming of Michigan plan a casino in the Catskills, an area...

Column: No mention of Catskills casino in stimulus (02/03)

"A group led by Thompson Supervisor Tony Cellini wrote a letter last week to Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, and other members of the Congressional delegation seeking to clear the way for a Stockbridge-Munsee Band of...

Seneca casino opponents heading back to court (01/23)

Opponents of the Seneca Nation will go back to court to fight federal approval of the tribe's off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York. Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County says the tribe cannot operate...

NIGC approves Seneca Nation gaming ordinance (01/21)

The Seneca Nation of New York said it has won approval for its off-reservation casino from the National Indian Gaming Commission. The tribe said approval of an amended gaming ordinance for the Buffalo Creek Casino...

Editorial: St. Regis Mohawk casino a godsend (01/09)

"The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year after opening in April 1999. Since 2003, the combined contributions from the gaming enterprises total $49.1 million. Some people disdain gambling as...

Shinnecock Nation sees casino as boost to economy (01/09)

The Shinnecock Nation of New York appears to have finally won over local officials, who are endorsing plans for a casino in Long Island. Tribal leaders believe a casino will generate much-needed jobs and...

Seneca Nation hopeful for casino under Obama (01/08)

The Seneca Nation of New York hopes the new administration of president-elect Barack Obama will be receptive to an off-reservation casino. The tribe hopes to build a casino in the Catskills. Bush administration policy makes...

Seneca Nation won't seek exception for casino (01/06)

TheSeneca Nation of New York won't seek an exception for its proposed off-reservation casino in the Catskills, President Barry E. Snyder Sr. said. The tribe has used the land claim exception in Section 20 of...

Seneca Nation seeks off-reservation casino (01/05)

The Seneca Nation announced plans for an off-reservation casino in the Catskills region of New York. The tribe is working with Rotate Black Gaming Inc., a Michigan firm, to develop the casino. It would be...