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But, when given the specific wording of the amendment on the ballot in November, which plays up the job growth and property tax reduction possibilities of more gambling, voters changed their tune.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration and the SNI have had varying disagreements over collecting revenue from cigarette sales on reservations and the casino gambling amendment, which won first passage this past March.

He signed off on the gerrymandered LATFOR Senate and Assembly maps in a deal that also included Tier VI, expansion of non-Indian gambling (another constitutional amendment), expansion of the statewide DNA database, and the teacher performance evaluation system.

«New York voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to expand casino gambling, authorizing as many as seven full - scale casinos as part of a plan meant to bring jobs to economically distressed upstate regions.»

KINGSTON — Proposal Number One on this year's ballot pertains to a constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling in New York State.

This whole discussion might be moot anyway, because in order to build a casino in New York City — or anywhere in the state on non-Indian land — the constitutional amendment expanding gambling would have to be passed for a second time by the Legislature and also pass muster with the voters in a public referendum.

Critics of the amendment have said the language on the ballot gives a skewed and overly rosy picture of expanded gambling in New York.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo did not lose any time in publicizing a win on a gambling expansion amendment in Tuesday's voting.

It's not clear when lawmakers will get another shot: A proposed «voter control of gambling» constitutional amendment will be on November's ballot.

Members of the public met with elected officials and people on both sides of New York's casino gambling amendment at a community forum Monday night in Saratoga Springs.

On November 5, voters will consider an amendment that would expand casino gambling in New York.

At the same time, gambling opponents pointed to the wording of the casino amendment that highlighted the potential benefits of gambling, including an increase in economic development and school aid as a sign the administration was trying to sway voters with non-neutral language (an effort to halt the amendment as it appears on the ballot was thwarted by a state judge this month).

Here is the final part of our four - part series on the amendment to expand casino gambling in New York.

Here is part three our of series on the amendment to expand casino gambling in New York.

The same goes for a constitutional amendment that would allow expansion on non-Indian run casino gambling in New York.

While remaining neutral on the actual question of casino gambling, two good - government groups offered up criticisms of how supporters have promoted the constitutional amendment that will go before voters on Nov. 5.

As the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering meets in Albany today, Sen. Joe Griffo, R - Rome, reiterated his call for a constitutional amendment for casino gambling.

In the call, obtained by Capital Tonight on Tuesday, Ferrer says the amendment to expand casino gambling in New York is a «win - win for our community» and touts it as a job creator.

Third on the list was the gubernatorial campaign of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who first pushed for the amendment to expand casino gambling in New York beyond American Indian tribes in 2012.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders officially announced an agreement on expanding casino gambling in New York with the goal of setting a priority on upstate casino construction should voters approve a constitutional amendment.

The state's Catholic Bishops on Sunday released a statement expressing concern with the expansion of gambling in New York under the amendment.

The amendment to expand casino gambling in New York was approved by voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly.

The poll also found that 63 percent of Western New Yorkers opposed the constitutional amendment on gambling.

The New York Senate and Assembly have approved new district lines, as Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders announced agreement on a number of other unrelated issues, including expansion of the state's DNA data base, pension reform, and an amendment to allow more gambling in New York.

In November, Seneca County's residents voted yes on Proposition One, the constitutional amendment to authorize casino gambling.

A New York State Supreme court judge heard arguments Friday on whether the State Board of Elections should change the wording of a casino gambling amendment that critics say improperly advocates for the measure's passage.

Voters statewide will decide this November whether to approve a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling on non-Indian land, and the owners of the Nevele hope to get one of only a handful of gambling licenses that will be granted if the amendment is approved.

By early evening, Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders had reached a deal on a number of issues including a redistricting plan, expansion of the state's DNA data base, pension reform, and a constitutional amendment to allow up to seven new gambling casinos in New York.

Before the committee, he also alluded to the specter of a «Voter Control of Gambling» constitutional amendment on the November ballot, requiring a statewide OK for any new or added gaming in the state.

A «Voter Control of Gambling» constitutional amendment is on the November ballot, requiring a statewide OK for any new or added gaming in the state.

While remaining neutral on the actual question of casino gambling, two good - government groups on Monday offered up criticisms of how supporters have promoted the constitutional amendment that will go before voters on Nov. 5.

In the short run, Cuomo gets some progress on pension reform, another on - time budget that holds down spending, expansion of the DNA database and a gambling amendment.

Governor Andrew Cuomo did not lose any time in publicizing a win on a gambling expansion amendment in Tuesday's voting.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature now want to expand gambling by putting a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot that would add seven full - blown casinos.

The New York Senate and Assembly were poised to vote on new district lines, as Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders announced agreement on a number of other unrelated issues, including expansion of the state's DNA data base, pension reform, and an amendment to allow more gambling in New York.

The 2009 Act on Gambling has seen several amendments to bring it into line with European Union principles.