News 12
Long Island has learned the Nassau Planning Commission is being sued over a
meeting for its proposal to build a casino in the County.
The university says the planning commission violated the
state's open meeting laws in March by failing to notify the public of a hearing
to consider the casino proposal.
The school
also says the commission denied the public the right to attend its work sessions.
The school
cites concerns about increased traffic congestion, crime, and economic harm to
local businesses.
Nassau County responded to the lawsuit saying Hofstra should be spending money on students’ tuition and education, rather than frivolous lawsuits.
News 12 reached out to the Sands Casino on the lawsuit but has not heard back.