Two towns in New York are challenging a gaming agreement between
Oneida Nation and
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).
The towns say Cuomo exceeded his authority by promising a zone of exclusivity for the tribe. In exchange, the tribe agreed not to oppose an expansion of non-Indian gaming.
“It is essentially a quid pro quo in order to silence opposition from the Oneidas who in the past voiced opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment to legalize gambling,” attorney Cornelius Murray said in a press release, The Utica Observer-Dispatch reported.
The lawsuit was filed in state court. A hearing is scheduled for September 13.
The
Cayuga Nation is also challenging the deal in federal court.
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Towns' suit against Oneida Nation agreement moves forward
(The Utica Observer-Dispatch 8/21)
Cuomo sued over deal with Oneidas
(The Albany Times-Union 8/20)
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