“NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) — Nassau County lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of approving the transfer of the Nassau Coliseum lease to Las Vegas Sands.

The vote passed, 17 to 1.”

“Nassau Community College supports the project and already has a partnership in place with the casino-resort company.

But the deal has its critics. Hofstra University and residents who have formed a group named “Say No to the Casino” are against the casino plans, saying it will only bring in more crime and traffic.”

“Sands wants to build a $4 billion “integrated resort” on the 72-acre site, commonly known as the Nassau Hub, that would include a casino, hotel rooms, ballrooms and conference spaces, live entertainment venue, restaurants, health club and spa.”

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