New YorkNative Voices
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Haudenosaunee Grand Council Reiterates Position on Elected Councils
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Greetings from the Chiefs, Clanmothers, Faithkeepers, and people of the Haudenosaunee Six Nations Confederacy, People of the Longhouse.
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New Hampshire Gaming
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New Hampshire lawmakers reject casino bill backed by governor
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- New Hampshire's House of Representatives rejected a bill on Wednesday that would have authorized the construction of the state's first casino,...
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New York Gaming
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Lake George out of the running for Vegas-style casino after Cuomo-Mohawks deal
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s deal with the St. Regis Mohawks takes Lake George off the table as a potential Las Vegas-style casino site.
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Letter: Put focus on helping gamblers
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Thank you for the article "Casino gambling remains alive," May 2, regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo's priority issue of stimulating our economy by...
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Joanie Mahoney on Oneida-New York deal: Onondaga County wouldn't have gotten a casino anyway
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- The deal between New York and the Oneida Indian Nation means no casinos in Onondaga County, but the county probably wasn't going to get one anyway,...
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Essex County busts on casino
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Essex County has left the table. Under an agreement reached May 21 between the State of New York and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, the county, along with...
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Nevele owners, hotel employees union sign labor agreement
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Nevele Investors LLC, the new owners of the Nevele Hotel in Ellenville, and the New York Hotel and Motel Council, AFL-CIO, Monday announced a labor peace...
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Skelos Confirms Proposal To Bring Casino Gambling To Long Island
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- New York State Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) confirmed a proposal Tuesday to bring video slot machines to Long Island as part...
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Council candidate praises Cuomo’s Coney Island casino snub
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- Coney Island isn’t going to become the next Atlantic City after all. After much talk about the possibility, Governor Cuomo’s plan to bring...
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New York Land Claims
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Mohawks Look To Revive Land Claim Demands With State
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Fresh from reaching a deal with the state over casino payments, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal leaders say reviving land claim demands near the reservation is up...
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Oneida Nation compact with New York a bad deal for all Iroquois: Commentary from Doug George-Kanentiio
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- As an original member of the Land Claims Committee for the Mohawk Nation I took a firm stance against the cession of our aboriginal lands to New York State...
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Lake George out of the running for Vegas-style casino after Cuomo-Mohawks deal
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s deal with the St. Regis Mohawks takes Lake George off the table as a potential Las Vegas-style casino site.
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Mohawk chiefs hope casino pact paves way for more land
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- On Tuesday, Governor Cuomo and the chiefs of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced a surprise deal in Albany. It grants the Mohawks' exclusive gaming...
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Game of casinos includes Saratoga
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- The way Gov. Andrew Cuomo is carving the upstate map for potential casino expansion has improved the odds of a Las Vegas-like gambling hall being developed...
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LETTER: Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s deal with Oneida Indian Nation bad for local taxpayers
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Cuomo, what were you thinking when you came up with this “toughly negotiated” settlement with the New York Oneida tribe? It appears that...
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LETTER: Oneida Indian Nation deal has 'serious flaws'
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- The proposed settlement agreement between the New York Oneida tribe operating the casino and its other enterprises and the state of New York and the...
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Oneida Nation land won't be taxed: Read the full Oneida-New York settlement here
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- When the sweeping settlement was announced last week by New York and the Oneida Indian Nation, officials gave just the bare outlines. But starting Monday,...
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Oneida Nation
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Critics of Oneida nation-New York settlement hold panel discussion tonight in Sherrill
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- The recently announced deal between the Oneida Indian Nation and New York will get a critical airing at a panel discussion at Sherrill City Hall tonight.
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Cuomo announces agreement with St. Regis Mohawks on gaming issues
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced an agreement between the state and the St. Regis Mohawk tribe to resolve a three-year dispute over gaming issues.
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LETTER: Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s deal with Oneida Indian Nation bad for local taxpayers
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Cuomo, what were you thinking when you came up with this “toughly negotiated” settlement with the New York Oneida tribe? It appears that...
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LETTER: Oneida Indian Nation deal has 'serious flaws'
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- The proposed settlement agreement between the New York Oneida tribe operating the casino and its other enterprises and the state of New York and the...
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DOC: Full agreement between Oneida Indian Nation, New York state, and Madison and Oneida counties
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- DOC: Full agreement between Oneida Indian Nation, New York state, and Madison and Oneida counties
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HALBRITTER: Tracking prosperity for future
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- There is a sacred Native American proverb that says "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave." These are words that are particularly...
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Meeting Wednesday in Sherrill to address deal with Oneida Indian Nation, state, counties
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- Sherrill City Commissioner and former Oneida County Legislator Mike Hennessy is hosting a panel discussion at the courtroom in Sherrill City Hall located...
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Seneca Nation
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Governor mum on casino talks
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- He didn't have much to say on the subject, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo did offer a few comments about the possible future of casino gaming in Western New...
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OP/ED: Seneca Nation Should Take Note Of Agreements
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- As binding arbitration between New York state and the Seneca Nation of Indians drags on, we see a glimmer of hope on the horizon.
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Cuomo makes a Mohawk deal; now for the Senecas
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday came to terms with the St. Regis Mohawks to seal the tribe’s casino exclusivity rights in eight northern counties.
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Mohawk deal leaves 4 regions for Cuomo casino plan
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration on Tuesday struck a deal with the Saint Regis-Mohawk Tribe maintains the sovereign nation’s exclusive rights...
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St. Regis Mohawk
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Mohawk land claim talks starting soon
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe will begin negotiations with the state within 10 days to get back property tribal leaders say was granted to them in a 2005 land...
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, New York State Agreement Ends Exclusivity Dispute
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and New York State have reached an agreement that will end a three-year dispute over the tribe’s gaming exclusivity zone...
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State-tribe gambling deal helps counties
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- A deal between the state and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to resolve a dispute over casino gaming will result in a windfall of cash for Franklin and St....
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Tribe eager to reclaim land
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Terms outlined but never ratified in a 2005 land-claims agreement between the state and the St. Regis Mohawk tribe will be the starting point for renewed...
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What the Mohawk casino deal means for the North Country
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- Mohawk tribal chiefs joined Governor Cuomo in Albany yesterday to announce a new deal on casino exclusivity. They signed off on settling a long-running...
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Cuomo reaches deal giving St. Regis Mohawks exclusive casino rights
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Putting new pressure on the Seneca Nation of Indians, a second Native American tribe has cut a deal with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to give it exclusive rights...
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Cuomo reaches deal with Mohawks
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Sources close to the Iroquois Confederacy say Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council have banged out a deal on casino exclusivity and...
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Cuomo Signs Deal With Mohawks to Protect Casino Territory
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders signed an agreement on Tuesday to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in...
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Cuomo strikes deal with Mohawks on casino exclusivity
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with chiefs from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council to sign an agreement giving the Mohawks exclusivity for casino gaming in...
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Cuomo, Mohawk leaders sign casino pact
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders have signed an agreement to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New...
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Cuomo, Mohawks ink casino exclusivity deal
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Mohawk tribal chiefs are in Albany this afternoon, finalizing a new deal with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on casino exclusivity.
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Cuomo, St. Regis Mohawk leaders sign casino pact
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe will release $30 million in suspended slot-machine profits, retain casino-exclusivity rights and revive land-claim negotiations...
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Mohawks ink gaming exclusivity deal for North Country
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Fresh off a deal with the Oneida Nation, Governor Cuomo stood with chiefs of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe this afternoon to announced a deal to resolve...
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Mohawks, state reach agreement on casino revenue
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has agreed to resume giving the state proceeds from its gaming operations in St. Lawrence County, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced...
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New York, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe reach casino revenue agreement to end 3-year dispute
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an agreement between New York State and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to resolve a three-year dispute over gaming...
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St. Regis Mohawks, state come to agreement over casino revenue; tribe to pay $30 million plus 25% of future earnings
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- A three-year dispute between the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and New York State over gambling revenue and casino competition has been announced.
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State gets cash, Mohawks hold onto gaming rights for region, including Warren County
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday an agreement between the state and the St. Regis Mohawk tribe that would honor the tribe’s casino exclusivity in...
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LGBT News
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Two-Spirit Leader To Represent International Indigenous HIV/AIDS Working Group
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- The International Indigenous Working Group on HIV & AIDS (IIWGHA) has named Harlan Pruden as its new American representative.
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Buffalo Casino
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Casino fight not over yet, group says
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- In the latest round of a heavyweight legal fight that has dragged on for more than seven years and three federal lawsuits, a group opposing the operation...
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Niagara Falls Casino
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Falls scales back street repaving, cites cash crunch
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- The city this year plans to repave only about one-third of the amount of roadway it did four years ago. The culprit, according to city leaders, is the...
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GUEST VIEW: Seneca Niagara Casino is all we need
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- Sometimes I wonder what people are thinking about. I hear and read about people chastising the Seneca-run casino in Niagara Falls. Now our illustrious...
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Niagara Falls will repave fewer streets because of casino dispute
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- The city will be repaving fewer streets this season thanks to the casino cash crunch. Mayor Paul A. Dyster has called a news conference for 10 a.m. to talk...
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Other News
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Global Indigenous Women's Caucus Meeting Sets Priorities for UNPFII
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- The Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus focused on the issues of health, education, and culture during a preparatory meeting prior to the 12th session of the...
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The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and Social Media
(5/22/2013)
(New York) -- The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 12th Session is currently underway in New York, New York this week and among the many indigenous...
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'Smokin' Joe' Opens New Native Center
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- Tuscarora businessman Joseph 'Smokin' Joe' Anderson has opened his newest downtown venture, 'Smokin' Joe's Native Center,' at...
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Tiger Woods to Join Notah Begay III for NB3 Foundation Challenge
(5/21/2013)
(New York) -- In announcing the field for the sixth annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge, Notah Begay III, the Navajo/San Felipe/Isleta four-time PGA Tour winner...
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Hip households in New York are installing tepees as places of play and reflection
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- The latest houseware trend is classic Americana — and a real conversation piece. Just ask Bushwick resident Mariette Lamson, whose unique living room...
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Tepees latest household craze in US
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- Tepees are the latest houseware piece that is trending all over America. Indoor tepees are taking off in New York, and not just among wide-eyed newcomers...
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Jennifer Caruso is new casino GM
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- Jennifer Caruso is the new general manager of the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, which will open a $130 million permanent gambling venue downtown this summer.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Wins Two Native American Music Awards
(5/20/2013)
(New York) -- On Wednesday Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Wins Two Native American Music Awards was a top story. Here is the recap: (hennemusic) Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ricky...
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BLOG: Ante Uptown: Horsing Around at Empire City
(5/19/2013)
(New York) -- If you’re ever feeling lucky, take the 1 train all the way north. Get off at Van Cortlandt Park. Make sure your wallet is rife with crisp bills, peel...
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BLOG: Brooklyn Hipsters Degrade Native American Culture with Indoor Tepees
(5/19/2013)
(New York) -- Indoor tepees are becoming really trendy among affluent New Yorkers bored with their spacious urban dwellings, yet too self-conscious to simply build a...
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History Center readies program commemorating War of 1812
(5/19/2013)
(New York) -- The History Center of Niagara County will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 with a free program Thursday funded by a New York State...
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BLOG: Aurin Squire on “Wood Bone” as presented by Eagle Project
(5/18/2013)
(New York) -- The story of Native Americans is so often under represented in America that it's not even considered by most theatergoers. And yet there is no voice...
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Canadian Act Kalan Wi Wins Native American Music Award
(5/18/2013)
(New York) -- Canadian world music group Kalan Wi Won the Award for Best Historical / Linguistic Recording at the 14th Annual Native American Music at the Seneca Niagara...
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribe leads peaceful protest march across bridge
(5/17/2013)
(New York) -- Members of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe held a demonstration Friday as part of an ongoing dispute with Canadian Border Patrol officials. About 100 members of...
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Mohawk Ironworkers Help Raise Spire for Freedom Tower at One World Trade Center
(5/17/2013)
(New York) -- From beginning to end, from rise to fall to rise again, the noble Mohawk ironworkers have shepherded the sky-scraping towers of the World Trade Center in...
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5th Ave. Poker, With $25,000 Chips and an F.B.I. Ace in the Hole
(5/17/2013)
(New York) -- The all-night games were held in rarefied settings like a suite at the Plaza Hotel. One pink chip was worth $25,000. Masseuses were on hand to help relieve...
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Oneida Nation, state agree on wide-ranging deal on gaming, taxing, land
(5/16/2013)
(New York) -- For the first time, the Oneida Indian Nation has agreed to share its wealth with its longtime adversary, the state of New York.
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Oneida's, NYS reach a deal
(5/16/2013)
(New York) -- The Oneida Indian Nation and the State of New York have an agreement that will mean New York will collect tax from the tribe`s casino, the first time that...
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Long Island casino in play in NY negotiations
(5/16/2013)
(New York) -- Support grew Thursday for a proposal to build a casino on Long Island with video slot machines as legislators and the governor negotiated behind closed...
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Tribal Casino In New York Finishes Expansion
(5/16/2013)
(New York) -- Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort has finally finished its $75 million expansion project that began in 2011. The casino is located in Hogansburg, New York.
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