Buffalo Sues Seneca Nation to Halt $10M Gas Station as Construction Continues
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
The city of Buffalo filed a lawsuit in Erie County state Supreme Court on 7 October against the Seneca Nation over a $10 million gas station and convenience store at 5 Miami St, seeking a halt to work until zoning, permitting and environmental approvals are obtained. The Nation says the site is sovereign land and is continuing construction, having bought it in 2022 and won Interior Department restricted-fee approval in February 2023. The parcel is near Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, and the suit comes while the Nation and the state are separately negotiating a new gaming compact.
Why it matters
The suit could affect construction on the site while zoning, permitting and environmental approvals are disputed.