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Merrick, New York, U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Governor DAVID PATERSON, Senior Vice President of Las Vegas Sands Corp., speaks at Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting, about Sands' effort, facing some opposition, to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum in Nassau Hub. (© 2024 Ann Parry, annparry.com) blog post Feature Photo

Former Gov. Paterson talks Sands Casino with Merrick Chamber of Commerce

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
April 18, 2024

Sands New York casino hotel & the Nassau Hub

Merrick, New York, U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Governor DAVID PATERSON (standing at center in suit), Senior Vice President of Las Vegas Sands Corp., poses for group photo during Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting. MCC President IRA REITER is at left of Paterson. Paterson spoke about Sands' effort, facing some opposition, to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum in Nassau Hub. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. (Standing at center in suit) former NY Gov. DAVID PATERSON, Senior V.P. of Las Vegas Sands Corp., poses with Merrick Chamber of Commerce members, including Pres. IRA REITER left of him, during MCC general meeting. (© 2024 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)

I’ve been a member of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce for years, and particularly looked forward to our April general meeting with guest speaker former NY Governor David Paterson, Senior V.P. of Las Vegas Sands.

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Governor DAVID PATERSON, SVP of Las Vegas Sands Corp., speaks at Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting about Sands New York project to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum, Nassau Hub. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Gov. DAVID PATERSON, SVP of Las Vegas Sands Corp., speaks at Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting about Sands New York project to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum, Nassau Hub. (© 2024 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)  in full color

My most recent news photos of Gov. Paterson were from way back in 2013 in Manhattan, so I appreciated the chance to capture current photos of him right here in Nassau County, Long Island. [See photo at end of this post]

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Governor DAVID PATERSON, SVP of Las Vegas Sands Corp., speaks at Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting about Sands New York project to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum, Nassau Hub. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. Merrick Chamber of Commerce member attends MMC general meeting. (© 2024 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)

Paterson spoke about Sands New York’s proposal to build a Sands hotel casino at the Nassau Hub, a project that’s stirred some controversy.

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Governor DAVID PATERSON, SVP of Las Vegas Sands Corp., speaks at Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting about Sands New York project to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum, Nassau Hub. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Gov. DAVID PATERSON, SVP of Las Vegas Sands Corp., speaks at Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting about Sands New York project to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum, Nassau Hub. (© 2024 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)

– Gov. Paterson MCC – 

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Gov. L-R, Merrick Chamber of Commerce officer and DAVID PATERSON, Senior V.P. of Las Vegas Sands Corp., pose during MCC general meeting.  (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Gov. L-R, Merrick Chamber of Commerce officer and DAVID PATERSON, Senior V.P. of Las Vegas Sands Corp., pose during MCC general meeting. (© 2024 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post) – Merrick, N.Y., U.S. April 17, 2024. Former NY Gov. DAVID PATERSON, SVP of Las Vegas Sands Corp., speaks at Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting  (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


Gov. David Paterson at MMC:  my PHOTO GALLERY

Merrick Chamber of Commerce

Sands New York

Hofstra: An Open Letter Concerning the Proposal for a Casino in the Nassau Hub

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Gov. Paterson & Tom Suozzi, Penn Station, NYC, Nov. 4, 2013:  

Manhattan, New York, U.S. 4th November 2013. Former New York Governor DAVID PATERSON, (center L) runs into TOM SUOZZI, Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive, (center R) in front of the escalators during Suozzi's campaign stop at Penn Station, near end of 36 straight hours of barnstorming across Nassau County, leading up to the November 5 general election. (© 2013 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Manhattan, New York, U.S. 4th Nov. 4, 2013. (Center L) Former N.Y. Governor DAVID PATERSON, and (center R) TOM SUOZZI, Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive, are in front of the escalators during Suozzi’s campaign stop at Penn Station, near end of 36 straight hours of barnstorming across Nassau County, leading up to the Nov. 5 general election. (© 2013 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)

 

East Meadow, New York, U.S. October 10, 2023. Man holding American flag and Israeli flag on same pole, and wearing red white and blue Uncle Sam style outfit, is among thousands of people attending a rally at Eisenhower Park to show support for Israel following the surprise Hamas attacks over the weekend.

Rally to Support Israel at Eisenhower Park

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (annparry.com)
October 24, 2023

Nassau County rally & supply drive to support Israel

Roughly six thousand people attended a rally at Eisenhower Park on October 10th to show support for Israel following the surprise Hamas attacks over the weekend.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman hosted the nonpartisan, interfaith event that included community leaders speaking and a supply drive collecting items for victims of the violence.

“Rally to Support Israel

East Meadow, N.Y., U.S. Oct. 10, 2023. A young woman holds sign saying ‘THIS IS A MASSACRE WITHOUT I.D.F. THIS WOULD BE A HOLOCAUST’ and man holds ‘Israel will live!’ sign at rally at Eisenhower Park to show support for Israel following the surprise Hamas attacks over the weekend. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

VIDEO – Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker speaks at rally:

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“Rally to Support Israel

East Meadow, N.Y., U.S. October 10, 2023. Several people wearing the Israeli flag are among thousands attending a rally at Eisenhower Park to show support for Israel following the surprise Hamas attacks over the weekend. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Rally to Support Israel

East Meadow, N.Y., U.S. Oct. 10, 2023. MAZI MELESA PILIP, Nassau County Legislator (Republican – Dist. 10) and former IDF Paratrooper, speaks at podium during rally at Eisenhower Park to show support for Israel following the surprise Hamas attacks over the weekend. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Rally to Support Israel

East Meadow, N.Y., U.S. October 10, 2023. Rabbi ANCHELLE PERL, leader of the Chabad of Mineola, speaks at podium during rally at Eisenhower Park to show support for Israel following the surprise Hamas attacks over the weekend. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Rally to Support Israel

East Meadow, N.Y., U.S. Oct. 10, 2023. Thousands of people attend a rally at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater at Eisenhower Park to show support for Israel following the surprise Hamas attacks over the weekend. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– rally to support Israel –

“Rally to Support Israel

East Meadow, N.Y., U.S. October 10, 2023. Man wearing ‘United for Israel Bellmore and Merrick L.I.’ t-shirt is among thousands of people attending a rally at Eisenhower Park to show support for Israel following the surprise Hamas attacks over the weekend. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

VIDEO – Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks at rally:

– rally to support Israel –

“Rally to Support Israel

East Meadow, N.Y., U.S. October 10, 2023. Nassau County police officers are next to a large ‘Donations for Israel’ box near an entrance to rally at Eisenhower Park to show support for Israel following the surprise Hamas attacks over the weekend. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post):  East Meadow, New York, U.S. Oct. 10, 2023. Man holding American flag and Israeli flag on same pole is among thousands of people attending a rally at Eisenhower Park to show support for Israel.


Rally for Israel:  my PHOTO GALLERY

VIDEOS:

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks at rally: vimeo.com/annparry/blakeman-rally-israel

Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker speaks at rally: vimeo.com/annparry/drucker-rally-israel

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