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The Shinnecock Nation of New York lost a state Supreme Court decision on Monday, which lifted a temporary restraining order on the development of a residential site in Southhampton. Yesterday, Shinnecock members gathered at the site, considered sacred, and held a prayer vigil as bulldozers continued to clear the land. A protest in February resulted in five arrests. No arrests were made this time.

The project developer confirmed that an archaeologist uncovered a wampum manufacturing area. The developer has agreed to preserve this portion of the site, approximately one-third of an acre.

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Shinnecock Indians Protest Renewed Subdivision Work (The New York Times 4/20)
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