The Shinnecock Indian Nation of Southampton, New York today received word that its status as an official tribe has been recognized by the federal government. Such recognition long has been viewed as a critical hurdle to clear to open a casino in downstate New York. The tribe has said it has no interest in opening a casino in the posh Hamptons. But it does have admitted interest in negotiating with cash-strapped New York to open a full-fledged casino closer to New York City, perhaps in Queens or just over the NYC border into Long Island. Please!!!!!!
Check out our initial post on this story from back in December.
