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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, right, joined Las Vegas Sands president Rob Goldstein last April to announce a lease agreement has been signed between the county and the Sands, with plans to spend $6 billion redeveloping the Nassau Coliseum area. This lease was later ruled void by a state court, forcing the county and Sands to start the transfer process over again.
Blakeman announces plans to resubmit lease-transfer application for Las Vegas Sands casino in Nassau
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced that his administration plans to submit a reworked lease-transfer application to the County Planning Commission in hopes of securing a downstate casino license for Las Vegas Sands at the Nassau Hub. more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.
State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit
New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more
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5am Brotherhood MVP and Seton Hall Basketball alumni, Johnny Garcia, left, posing with his MVP award next to league CEO, John Peloso, before the championship game between Team Legacy and the Garcia-led Avengers at the Nassau Coliseum on Friday, April 5
Professional scouts eye talent at 5am Brotherhood's Nassau Coliseum championship
Discover the electrifying atmosphere of the 5am Brotherhood basketball league's championship at Nassau Coliseum. Witness top talent like MVP Johnny Garcia leading The Avengers to an unbeaten season. Learn how the league serves as a platform for players, with one receiving a professional contract. more
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The state Gaming Commission announced delays in the downstate casino licensing process, giving applicants like Las Vegas Sands, more time to has out any issues before the process officially begins in late 2025.
New York State Gaming Commission delays casino license process until late 2025
The state Gaming Commission created more drama for the high stakes competition for the three available casino licenses as the commission indicated last week that it wouldn’t issue any license, … more
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President and CEO of The Family and Children’s Association, Jeffrey Reynolds, announcing on Feb. 6 that they are partnering with Sands to open two Gambling Support and Wellness Centers, with one being in Hempstead and the other opening in Hicksville.
Gambling support and wellness center coming to Hempstead
Gambling has become a pretty normalized practice throughout New York state. We have unlimited access to sports betting, a frequented racetrack in Belmont, and even a proposed casino that may end up … more
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Many involved with the casino were anticipating that the “second round” of the process to begin this month, but it seems that Sands and other potential bidders may have to wait even longer for the 30-day window for bidding on a license to begin.
Casino license process may take longer than expected
The proposed $4 billion casino project that is hoping to take over the Nassau Hub has sparked much debate and controversy among residents not just from the community, but all over both counties … more
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Nassau County Legislators Arnold Drucker, left, Siela Bynoe, Carrie Solagés, Debra Mulé, Scott Davis and Seth Koslow being sworn into office by former Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams during the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5.
American Rescue Plan funding to be allocated throughout Nassau, but not everyone is happy
This week the Nassau County Legislature voted along party lines 11-7 to approve a proposed allocation for the remaining $262 million of federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan, … more
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Pearl Jacobs, a resident of Uniondale for 30 years and president of the Nostrand Garden Civic Assocaition, donning an “environmental racism” t-shirt as she explains why she believes placing the second largest casino in the country in Uniondale, is racist.
Residents clash in hempstead environmental meeting over proposed Sands Casino
The Town of Hempstead held its first official public environmental meeting on Jan. 18 regarding the environmental impact of a proposed project that by Las Vegas Sands to build a massive $4 billion … more
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For five consecutive years, outside auditors have warned of a potential financial collapse of the Nassau University Medical Center, with some analysts estimating the hospital could exhaust its cash — and face closure — as early as next month.
Nassau University Medical Center is in critical condition
Since 1935, Nassau University Medical Center has been the cornerstone of medical care in the county and one of the largest hospitals on Long Island. But by this time next month, there is a very real … more
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Uniondale homes like these on Bedford Avenue now sell for prices well above $500,000.
Why it’s so hard to buy a home in Uniondale
The Uniondale housing market is currently difficult because very few people are moving out of their homes in any given month. This causes prospective homebuyers to look elsewhere, even if they … more
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