Hofstra University officials formally opposed the Las Vegas Sands’ casino and entertainment proposal at the side of the Nassau Coliseum and surrounding area known as the Nassau Hub.
A letter from Hofstra trustees published online said potential “traffic congestion, crime, economic harm to local business” would have a negative impact on the school community, directly adjacent to the area.
“The Nassau Hub is an entirely inappropriate location for a casino,” officials said. “There are other locations in and around New York City to site a casino that are not in such proximity to multiple educational institutions where so many young people live and learn.”
Efforts to reach Sands officials for immediate comment were unavailing.
