The plan would include a resort and casino with a new arena for the Islanders.
"My administration has been in discussion with the Shinnecock Indian Nation with respect to Nassau Coliseum being listed as a site for an entertainment destination center and casino," Mangano said in a statement Tuesday.
>>From a Newsday [sub.] update on Nassau Coliseum site plans. Mangano is going to "call Wang" to discuss.
On the one hand, um, I guess casinos saved the Penguins! On the other hand, casinos as development-boosters are the resort of desperate communities. Is Nassau County really so desperate? Cough.
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So you're telling me that....
New Coliseum + office space + semi-affordable housing + stores + nice hotel = BAD
but….
New Coliseum + office space + semi-affordable housing + stores + nice hotel + casino = GOOD?!?!
You know already that wherever there’s a casino, there’s a hotel, shopping, and office space. And I’m pretty sure that whatever is built there will have at least some housing (although this housing would likely be less affordable in this case). So, at first glance, the only big differences are the casino and the amount of housing. I’m sure the practice rinks, etc. would still be a part of the plan as well, since they’re below ground, from what I remember of the Lighthouse proposal.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Apr 28, 2010 9:58 AM EDT reply actions
Enjoyable take on this
…from Michael Gasparino at Still Drivin’.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Apr 28, 2010 12:42 PM EDT reply actions
Dom I believe in planning for the future
So in that spirit I think we should all suggest new names for the blog in the event of a casino up-ending the lighthouse project.
- All In
- A shot from the slots
- No Reservation
Bahaha
That thought comes up every once in a while…
4. Shoot the Milbury Moon
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How about...
Putting the “shinny” in Shinnecock?
- Disclaimer: But please don’t take the shinny out of shinnecock, as you won’t like what you’re left with.
by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Apr 28, 2010 1:05 PM EDT reply actions
as you won’t like what you’re left with.
Depending on your plumbing and wiring, I suppose … not that there’s anything wrong with that.
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