U.S. Recognizes Long Island Tribe

[george]

ALBANY — The Obama administration approved the Shinnecock Indians on Long Island for federal recognition on Tuesday, culminating a court battle lasting three decades and paving the way for the tribe to build a casino in New York City or its suburbs.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/16/nyregion/16shinnecock.html?hp

[T-Bird76]

Perhaps 30 years ago there might have been a few "true" Shinnecoks left but today...I'd wager they're isn't one.

[NIKV69]

Tommy is right, What is left of this tribe is doing this for the sake of the casino only and could benefit many though.

[Idlewild]

Maybe we'll get a casino in Bayswater Park.