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The Legislature approved a 99year lease agreement, something the IDA would have to approve if Sands moves forward with their plans to acquire tax breaks, according to county officials.

Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Robert Goldstein praised the work of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Republicancontrolled Legislature for their work in helping to arrange an entertainment destination in Nassau County.

“The approval granted today by the Nassau County Legislature is an important step in our company’s efforts to secure a New York gaming license and ultimately develop a worldclass hospitality, entertainment and gaming destination,” Goldstein said in a statement.

The lease agreement, announced by Blakeman in late April, had already received approval from the Legislature’s Rules Committee earlier this month.

Sands Vice President Ron Reese also said the hotel would have at least 800 rooms and the live performance venue would have a 5,000-7,500 seat capacity.

Blakeman said the agreement includes a “workforce housing” component regardless of whether or not

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