“The Seneca Nation is a valued neighbor in Western New York and their gaming facilities and resorts are a major economic driver. George Borrello also issued a statement on Saturday backing the agreement. The Seneca Nation remains committed to negotiating honestly and directly with New York State on a Compact that provides a fair and equitable economic and competitive environment for our gaming operations and the many people who depend on them.” The short-term extension of our Compact is an important step, but even more important work remains to be done.

“Tens of thousands of individuals, families and businesses across Western New York are depending on an agreement that secures the significant jobs, business opportunities, and economic benefits the Seneca Nation delivers to the Western New York economy. No issue is of greater importance to the economies of Western New York and the Seneca Nation than a fair Compact,” he said. In our discussions, Governor Hochul has expressed a desire to reset the relationship between our governments. “Under the extension, our three gaming properties will continue to operate without interruption, alleviating any concerns about potential impacts for our thousands of casino employees, which was a priority for the Nation. I remain committed to working with President Armstrong and the Seneca Nation in finalizing an agreement that is fair to all parties, and I look forward to more conversations in the coming weeks and months as we continue to meet.”Īrmstrong praised the extension, noting the need to continue discussions. “With the signing of this agreement, there is important momentum for negotiations around the compact. “(Friday), I returned to Buffalo to meet with President Armstrong and memorialize an extension of the current gaming compact to ensure the State and Seneca Nation can continue working towards a long-term resolution,” Hochul said. The terms of the compact are unchanged from before and both sides will be meeting again in the coming weeks to continue negotiations on a long-term compact. met in Buffalo and signed the extension that will run through March 31 and will automatically renew unless one of the parties decides not to renew it or a new gaming compact is agreed upon. Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey L.

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