TRANSFER APPROVED: Nassau County lawmakers approved the transfer of the Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands in a near-unanimous vote. MORE:
Nassau County will receive a lump sum payment of $54 million from Las Vegas Sands, to be made within the next 60 days.
But countless opponents pushed back during the public hearing, citing concerns over what they said will be an inevitable increase in the following:At several points, residents traded words face-to-face with union members in the construction industry, saying the tax revenues to be generated will come from Long Islanders losing their money on the casino floor.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nassau County legislators debate transferring Nassau Coliseum site lease to Las Vegas SandsNassau County legislators are debating the fate of the Nassau Coliseum Hub before voting on a 99-year lease transfer to Las Vegas Sands. McLoganTV reports.
Read more »
Nassau County to vote on proposed Las Vegas Sands casinoThe resort company wants to build a $4 billion hub that would include a casino, hotel rooms, ballrooms and conference spaces, live entertainment venue, restaurants, health club and spa.
Read more »
Protest held in Nassau County on $4 billion casino plan for coliseum hubA rally was held Sunday on Long Island, protesting a $4 billion casino and resort planned at the Nassau Coliseum. On Monday, legislators are expected to vote on transferring the land lease for the hub to the Sands.
Read more »
Utah 'optimistic' to receive grants to study rail service from Salt Lake to Boise, Las VegasUTA officials are 'pretty optimistic' about Utah's ability to receive federal funding to study the possibility of commuter rail service to Idaho and Nevada.
Read more »
Tom Brady Reaches Deal To Become Part Owner Of Las Vegas RaidersTom Brady is one step closer to going from under center to overseeing a team ... the ex-quarterback has reportedly struck a deal with Mark Davis to buy a piece of the Raiders
Read more »
Tom Brady buying part of Las Vegas RaidersTom Brady will have a minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders pending NFL approval. The Super Bowl champion is also a part owner of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces.
Read more »