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Friday news roundup: casinos, rural health care, farmers markets

Happy Friday! As we’re fond of saying here at NCPR, it’s the best day of the workweek. Today for your delectation from the newsroom we have some great stories. Julie Grant has reported extensively on the troubles EJ Noble...

News stories tagged with "casino"

Slot Machine Constitutionality Questioned

by Karen DeWitt

Jul 06, 2001 — Questions linger over whether New York State's constitution allows slot machines. An attorney, hired by anti-gambling groups, may find out in court. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article

Assembly Speaker Delays Casinos

Jun 26, 2001 — The state Assembly Speaker says he won't take up a bill proposed by Governor Pataki for casinos in western New York this week. Go to full article

Governor okays casinos in Niagara Falls and Buffalo

by David Sommerstein

Jun 25, 2001 — Last week Governor Pataki made a surprise announcement to allow Seneca Nation casinos in Niagara Falls and Buffalo. David Sommerstein reports the St. Regis Mohawks don't think the move will hurt their own casino plans. Go to full article

St. Regis Mohawks Divided over Competing Casino Plans

by David Sommerstein

Mar 02, 2001 — Plans for a downstate casino are stirring up years of internal strife for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. The tribal council has ordered a dissident court to disband or be ejected from the reservation. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

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