I’m pleased to learn the assembly will not hold a vote that will pre-authorize any decision related to the Seneca Nation’s gaming compact,” Cooney explains. Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC) is a wholly owned, tribally chartered corporation of the Seneca Nation of Indians (Nation) which operates all of the Nation’s Class III gaming operations in Western New York.

“The interests of the Greater Rochester region was never front and center. The Nation operates several business ventures but gaming. News10NBC also heard from State Senator Jeremy Cooney who says he stands by his vote against the compact renewal. Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in the Cattaraugus County city of Salamanca. However the sentiment of the Assembly’s Monroe County delegation - coupled with the potential loss of union jobs - is concerning, and we cannot move forward with a vote on the compact at this time.- Carl E. Says No Deal with Seneca Nation After Rochester Casino Backlash.

I believe the Seneca Nation deserves a fair deal.

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