Sands will submit a land-use application to the Town of Hempstead, kicking off the state's environmental review process, commonly known as SEQR. Here's a look at the road ahead and the requirements that Sands must meet at the local and state levels before the development can begin. Nassau County legislators' vote to transfer the Coliseum property lease to Las Vegas Sands set the company on a path to its ultimate goal: strengthening its application for a state gaming license to build a casino resort with a luxury hotel, restaurants, retail and a convention center.
