Long Island casino environmental review to be released

Las Vegas Sands' plan to construct a casino hotel at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum may soon be the subject of an environmental impact study.

Environmental concerns were one of the reasons the casino proposal ran into legal issues, so even though a single committee voting to move forward with the environmental impact study seems like a pointless legislative step, it has significance.

 

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Las Vegas Sands’ proposal to develop a casino hotel at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site may soon undergo an environmental impact study. This step, while procedural, carries significant weight due to prior legal challenges citing environmental concerns. Advancing the study reflects progress in addressing these issues, which are pivotal for the project's approval. By ensuring compliance with environmental standards, the move could help clear a path for the development of this ambitious casino hotel, potentially revitalizing the area while adhering to regulatory requirements.