Snyder Urges Peaceful Resolution

Seneca Nation President Barry Snyder Sr. is urging the Seneca people to give its leaders a chance to peacefully work out a solution with New York State regarding the bill signed by Governor David Paterson that would tax cigarettes.

11 years ago when then-Governor George Pataki attempted to collect taxes, the Senecas reacted with violence and tire fires on the New York State Thruway and I-86.

At a news conference today, Snyder said he sent a letter to Paterson asking for another meeting on the issue. He also sent a letter to President Bush notifying him of a treaty violation.

The Senecas say the Buffalo Creek Treaty – which dates back to George Washington – exempts them from taxes being collected on retail sales.

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