ALBANY - New York voters threw their support behind casino gambling, agreeing to let seven state-run gaming palaces be built in nearly every region of the state, including eventually in New York City. In a measure that became a referendum on the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Haults Queens Casino Effort Amidst News of $2 Million Contribution from Lobby Group
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to build a casino and convention center in Queens has fallen through, and now the governor says he's opening up the bids to more companies. Cuomo's change of plans comes amid reports that the gambling company … [Read more...]
Governor Defends Compromises with Legislature
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's alright with the Legislature voting in the dead of night while his office negotiated final details of bills they acted on — all without public scrutiny. According to an article in Today’s Albany Times-Union, … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation President Comments on New Casino Ammendment
SALAMANCA - The leader of the Seneca Nation of Indians is speaking out on the approval by state lawmakers to establish a constitutional amendment to that allows for up to seven non-Native American casinos throughout the state. President Robert Odawi … [Read more...]
