Albany, NY- Two Wisconsin Tribes Lose On Catskills Casino

Albany, NY- Legislation to give two Wisconsin-based Indian tribes casinos in the Catskills and settle land claim lawsuits the tribes have against the state, died in the Legislature just days after it was introduced. Senate leaders who introduced the bill, decided late it wouldn't even be brought up for a vote. It was never considered in the Assembly.

The bill, originated by Sen. Majority Leader Joe Bruno, R-Brunswick, would have given casino rights to the Wisconsin Oneidas and the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans.

The proposal was opposed by New York-based tribes, including the St. Regis Mohawks, who hope to soon gain federal approval for their own Catskill casino in Monticello, NY.