Indian Tribe Eyes CU Option

Officials with the Seneca tribe of American Indians said the tribe is exploring chartering its own credit union or bank to help it invest the proceeds from its business, including gambling casinos.

The proposed financial institution would help the Senecas develop their fledgling mortgage program, created this spring with $10 million from the Seneca's two casinos in Niagara Falls and Salamanca.

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