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Merrick, New York, U.S. April 17, 2024. R-L, Former NY Governor DAVID PATERSON, Senior Vice President of Las Vegas Sands Corp., and LAUREN CORCORAN-DOOLIN, also with Sands, pose for photo before Paterson speaks at Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting, about Sands' effort to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum in Nassau Hub. (© 2024 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

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. R-L, Former NY Governor DAVID PATERSON, Senior Vice President of Las Vegas Sands Corp., and LAUREN CORCORAN-DOOLIN, also with Sands, pose for photo before Paterson speaks at Merrick Chamber of Commerce general meeting, about Sands’ effort to build casino hotel at site of Nassau Coliseum in Nassau Hub.  (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


Gov. David Paterson at MMC:  my PHOTO GALLERY

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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)

 

Merrick, New York, U.S. October 24, 2021. Merrick Fall Festival, presented by Merrick Chamber of Commerce, has family fun, including carnival rides and food.

One of a kind Merrick Fall Festival

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (annparry.com)
October 28, 2021

Though this year’s Merrick Fall Festival sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce was scaled down, there were bands, booths and fun food to enjoy. And children could, and did, spend hours on the rides if they were lucky enough to have an all day pass.

Guitarist in band at north end:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, USA. Oct. 24, 2021. Guitarist performs in band outdoors at the Merrick Fall Festival, sponsored by Merrick Chamber of Commerce. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

SCOTT BRINTON:

“Magician Romeo

Merrick, New York, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. SCOTT BRINTON, executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers, helps at the LI Herald booth during the Merrick Fall Festival. Also, Brinton is a special assistant professor in the Lawrence Herbert School of Communications at Hofstra University. (© 2018 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

SPIRIT SKY DRUM:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. SPIRIT SKY DRUM musician performs at her booth at the Merrick Fall Festival. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

RYAN CRONIN:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. RYAN CRONIN, Democratic challenger for Nassau County Comptroller, meets visitors at the Merrick Fall Festival. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

One of a Kind:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. Chalk markings indicate location of the “One of a Kind” booth at the Merrick Fall Festival. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick Chamber of Commerce booth, & stage:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. The Merrick Chamber of Commerce booth is next to a band performing on a portable stage during the Merrick Fall Festival. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. The Merrick Fall Festival, sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, has family fun, including carnival rides and food.


Merrick Fall Festival 2021: my PHOTO GALLERY

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