To: Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Planning Commission, Allan M. Dorman, Mayor, Diane F. Olk, Deputy Mayor, Barbara Lacey, Trustee, Patricia Peters, Trustee, Michael Zaleski, Trustee, The New York State House, The New York State Senate, and G...
Stop the Islandia Casino Now (exit 58, where the Marriott is located)
WE REJECT New York State’s plan to bail out the bankrupt Suffolk OTB by authorizing a casino complex in suburban Islandia, Long Island. By hosting a casino, Islandia/Islip/Smithtown-area residents would be forced to bear, without their consent, the considerable environmental, financial, and social costs. We call on our New York State officials to stop the Islandia Casino now!
Islandia Board of Trustees need to represent the majorities voice!
Update: Trustees voting date has been cancelled/postponed.
Islandia Board of Trustees need to represent the majorities voice!
Update: Trustees voting date has been cancelled/postponed.
Why is this important?
*Updates noted at bottom.
WE REJECT that, after OTB admitted major losses ($30 million), Albany’s answer was the Casino, placed in the midst of an established residential, school and business area.
WE REJECT the huge FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BURDENS that will befall our suburban and semi-rural communities: dramatically increased traffic, property taxes, theft crimes, fire/ rescue calls, and property depreciation.
WE REJECT the proposed Las Vegas-style neon signs and billboards advertising the casino along our suburban highways.
WE REJECT the political deception because a vote against the casino referendum was still a vote for the video lottery terminals (VLTs).
WE REJECT the Board of Trustees in Islandia voting for this project. The majority of community came out to the town meeting voicing opposition to this project in our neighborhood. Residents of Islandia and surrounding Islip, Hauppauge and Smithtown are saying NO. Petitions by hundreds of residents were submitted. No Casino!
THEREFORE, we call upon you to immediately rescind the authorization for 1,000 video lottery terminals in each county to be operated by Nassau and Suffolk County Off Track Betting (OTB) corporations. We ask the Senators and Assemblymen to co- sponsor and pass Assemblyman Fitzpatrick's Bill A.5187 to repeal Video Lottery Gaming on Long Island.
Update: Islandia officials cancelled a meeting Tuesday July 12th at where they were to vote on this controversial Suffolk OTB plan to open a mini casino in the village. The Board has not stated on their site new date.
Unite, spread the word, starting with Islandia and the neighborhoods in the 10 mile radius of this project.
Because this is a TIME SENSITIVE ISSUE
- Sign the petition
- REACH OUT to a friend, relative or neighbor in Islandia
- Then share with Suffolk County connections and everyone you know!
- Visit Facebook page: A CALL TO ACTION, ISLANDIA. NO CASINO. like page, set to be notified
Also email:
Allan M. Dorman, Mayor // [email protected]
Diane F. Olk, Deputy Mayor // [email protected]
Barbara Lacey, Trustee // [email protected]
Patricia Peters, Trustee // [email protected]
Michael Zaleski, Trustee // [email protected]
call Islandia Village 631.348.1133
WE REJECT that, after OTB admitted major losses ($30 million), Albany’s answer was the Casino, placed in the midst of an established residential, school and business area.
WE REJECT the huge FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BURDENS that will befall our suburban and semi-rural communities: dramatically increased traffic, property taxes, theft crimes, fire/ rescue calls, and property depreciation.
WE REJECT the proposed Las Vegas-style neon signs and billboards advertising the casino along our suburban highways.
WE REJECT the political deception because a vote against the casino referendum was still a vote for the video lottery terminals (VLTs).
WE REJECT the Board of Trustees in Islandia voting for this project. The majority of community came out to the town meeting voicing opposition to this project in our neighborhood. Residents of Islandia and surrounding Islip, Hauppauge and Smithtown are saying NO. Petitions by hundreds of residents were submitted. No Casino!
THEREFORE, we call upon you to immediately rescind the authorization for 1,000 video lottery terminals in each county to be operated by Nassau and Suffolk County Off Track Betting (OTB) corporations. We ask the Senators and Assemblymen to co- sponsor and pass Assemblyman Fitzpatrick's Bill A.5187 to repeal Video Lottery Gaming on Long Island.
Update: Islandia officials cancelled a meeting Tuesday July 12th at where they were to vote on this controversial Suffolk OTB plan to open a mini casino in the village. The Board has not stated on their site new date.
Unite, spread the word, starting with Islandia and the neighborhoods in the 10 mile radius of this project.
Because this is a TIME SENSITIVE ISSUE
- Sign the petition
- REACH OUT to a friend, relative or neighbor in Islandia
- Then share with Suffolk County connections and everyone you know!
- Visit Facebook page: A CALL TO ACTION, ISLANDIA. NO CASINO. like page, set to be notified
Also email:
Allan M. Dorman, Mayor // [email protected]
Diane F. Olk, Deputy Mayor // [email protected]
Barbara Lacey, Trustee // [email protected]
Patricia Peters, Trustee // [email protected]
Michael Zaleski, Trustee // [email protected]
call Islandia Village 631.348.1133