Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
These records were created or received by the Assembly subcommittee investigating the possibility of new legislation legalizing casino and other forms of gambling in New York. Records include hearing testimony, supporting statements, reports, correspondence, memorandums, press releases, newspaper clippings, gambling legislation from other states, and promotional material from the gaming industry. Also included is a 30-minute videotape of a 1981 debate on legalized gambling between Assemblywoman Gerdi Lipschutz and journalist Bruce Detlefson.
Creator:
Title:
Assembly Sub-committee on Casino Gambling hearing transcripts and subject files
Quantity:

6 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1977-1986
Series Number:
L0019