On March 29, Tracey Edwards, the senior vice president and chief responsibility officer of Sands New York, will speak about the proposed Sands project in Nassau County at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action), starting at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack.
The Sands project is expected to be constructed on the Nassau Coliseum property at a cost of $4 billion. It would consist of a casino, high-end hotels and restaurants, and meeting and convention spaces, among others.
Ms. Edwards joined Sands New York in October 2023. In this role, she will oversee and integrate all initiatives related to corporate social responsibility for the planned integrated resort in Uniondale. Prior to joining Sands New York, she was Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission. She also served as a Councilwoman with the Town of Huntington and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk.
In addition, she is the Long Island Regional Director of the NAACP and serves as a member of the NAACP National Board of Directors.
To register for the event, visit www.limba.net.