FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shinnecock Indian Nation Celebrates EPA Brownfields Grant Award and Commends Environmental Department Leadership SHINNECOCK TERRITORY, NY — The Shinnecock Indian Nation proudly celebrates the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarding the Nation more than $950,000 through its Brownfields Assessment Grant Program to support environmental assessment, cleanup planning, reuse planning, and community engagement for sites within

The Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees is deeply concerned for the community members who became ill during the recent Salmonella outbreak and extends its wishes for a full and speedy recovery to everyone affected. The Council became aware of reports of illness on July 2 and immediately contacted the healthcare professionals supporting the Shinnecock Health Center to coordinate a rapid public health response. The illnesses were associated with a private event held within th