Gov. Kathy Hochul https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Gov. Kathy Hochul https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:06:27 -0400 https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:05:00 -0500 Borrello calls out governor for failing to forge new gaming pact with Seneca Nation; hints of 'extension' https://www.thebatavian.com/mikepett/borrello-calls-out-governor-for-failing-to-forge-new-gaming-pact-with-seneca-nation-hints Calling it a “failure of the governor’s office and her team,” State Sen. George Borrello voiced his frustration earlier this week with New York’s inability to forge a new gaming agreement with the Seneca Nation of Indians.

The contract, officially known as the Seneca Nation Compact, expires on Dec. 9 -- just 15 days away.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation leadership thought they had a preliminary deal five months ago but that was quashed by state lawmakers when it was learned – after the fact -- that the new compact terms included placement of a Seneca Nation-operated 

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/mikepett/borrello-calls-out-governor-for-failing-to-forge-new-gaming-pact-with-seneca-nation-hints#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/mikepett/borrello-calls-out-governor-for-failing-to-forge-new-gaming-pact-with-seneca-nation-hints Nov 24, 2023, 1:05pm Gov. Kathy Hochul Borrello calls out governor for failing to forge new gaming pact with Seneca Nation; hints of 'extension' mikepett <p>Calling it a “failure of the governor’s office and her team,” State Sen. George Borrello voiced his frustration earlier this week with New York’s inability to forge a new gaming agreement with the Seneca Nation of Indians.</p><p>The contract, officially known as the Seneca Nation Compact, expires on Dec. 9 -- just 15 days away.</p><p>Gov. Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation leadership thought they had a preliminary deal five months ago but that was quashed by state lawmakers when it was learned – after the fact -- that the new compact terms included placement of a Seneca Nation-operated&nbsp;</p>