There have been 8 bills moved to recognize the Montaukett tribe that have passed both the State Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support. Each time, the efforts have stopped at the desks of Govs. Andrew Cuomo (3 times) and Kathy Hochul (4 times). More: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
The Montaukett, the original inhabitants of the Hamptons, were stripped of their land and tribal rights more than a century ago. They’ve been fighting to regain recognition ever since. Why Is New York Denying This Native American Tribe Recognition? Read: bit.ly/4kb4y6k
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