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President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' a move the Seneca Nation condemns as disrespectful to Indigenous people who named the lake and is calling for reversal; the order updates the U.S. geographic naming service amid broader Canada–US tensions related to a trade dispute.
The Seneca Nation has acquired the Rochester Knighthawks, marking a historic moment for the NLL by integrating Indigenous heritage into league ownership, strengthening community ties, and ensuring the franchise's future in Rochester.
The Seneca Nation has released a statement regarding the controversy surrounding the proposed casino in Rochester, stating that they are committed to working with local officials and community members to address concerns and ensure that the project benefits everyone involved.
The New York State Assembly will not vote on a deal that could have allowed a casino to be built in the Rochester area due to the sentiment of the Assembly's Monroe County delegation and the potential loss of union jobs. Unionized gaming facility workers rallied against the potential casino, and Monroe County and Rochester officials criticized the secretive process of negotiations between the Seneca Nation and state lawmakers over the Seneca Gaming Compact, which expires on December 21.
Edward Kindt, who was convicted of the rape and murder of Penny Brown in 1999 when he was 15, has been released from prison after being granted parole. Kindt's release has caused concern in the Salamanca community, where Brown was killed, and the Seneca Nation has banned him from their territories. Kindt's county of commitment is listed as "Cattaraugus," but he was released to an undisclosed location in Dutchess County.