Sands Request for Long Island Tax Breaks Draws Ire of Civic Group

A Nassau County civic group claims it’s the “height of hypocrisy” for Las Vegas Sands to seek tax relief in its quest to build a $4 billion integrated resort in Uniondale, NY.

The Say NO to the Casino Civic Association issued a scathing statement after reports surfaced last week that Sands could approach the Nassau County Industrial Development Association (IDA) with requests for sales tax relief on select items and reduction in the mortgage recording tax. Specifically, the gaming operator is said to be aiming for sales tax exemptions on construction equipment, raw materials and furnishings for the yet-to-be-approved gaming venue.
 
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