Opponents of East Greenbush casino file Article 78 suit

James M. Odato

The anti-casino group called Save East Greenbush said it sued on Thursday to block progress on the proposed casino planned by the leaders of Saratoga Casino and Raceway and Churchill Downs.

The Article 78 suit against the state, town and development team challenges the June 12 vote of the East Greenbush Town Board to adopt a resolution in support of the $300 million casino project proposed for Thompson Hill.

The petition contends that the resolution was adopted at a public meeting held in violation of the state Open Meetings Law; that it was adopted without having undergone any environmental review as required under the the State Environmental Quality Review Act; and was arbitrary and capricious, an abuse of discretion, and an error of law.

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