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Updated: Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012, 12:18 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012, 12:18 PM EDT

Luke Smith
Posted by: Emily Lenihan

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The Seneca Nation of Indians wants to help fix up the neighborhood surrounding the downtown casino.

Tuesday morning, the Seneca Nation announced $1 million in grants for neighborhood improvements around the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino.

More than $760,000 will go toward landscaping, infrastructure, and a bicycle program along the waterfront. The grants will go to 15 public and private sector projects.

The Seneca Nation and the Seneca gaming corporation are also committing more than 235-thousand dollars for neighborhood lighting and new signs.

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