New York: Committee votes to release environmental impact study for potential Sands Long Island casino

Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:49 PM
Photo:  Las Vegas Sands Corporation (courtesy)/rendering of proposed casino-resort in Uniondale, NY
  • News 12 Long Island

The Nassau County Legislative Rules Committee unanimously voted Wednesday to release an environmental impact study related to bringing a casino to the Nassau Coliseum.

The full Legislature now has to vote on the measure. If approved, a public hearing will be held.

The environmental impact report was the center of a state Supreme Court ruling on the future of the Nassau Hub.

A judge struck down a lease deal between Nassau County and the Las Vegas Sands, saying an environmental study had to be done first.