Shinnecock Nation reclaims ancestral land in Hampton Bays

Shinnecock Nation reclaims ancestral land in Hampton Bays

Tela Troge, a lawyer for the Shinnecock Indian Nation from Southampton, N.Y., speaks outside federal court.(Philip Marcelo / AP)The Shinnecock Tribal Nation has bought a piece of land in Hampton Bays after a six-year pursuit.The Nation closed on the sale of an eight-acre piece of vacant land at 13 Indian Rd. in May. It’s next to their 80-acre Westwoods territory that the Nation is developing for a gas station and plaza. They held a ceremony to h…

Shinnecocks Reclaim Land in Hampton Bays | The East Hampton Star

Shinnecocks Reclaim Land in Hampton Bays Baylis Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:23 By Christopher Walsh May 29, 2025 For the first time in more than 400 years, the Shinnecock Nation has reclaimed aboriginal land.  The Nation announced the purchase of land at 13 Indian Road in Hampton Bays, adjacent to West Woods, on May 21. On that day, the official transfer of the property, which had been privately held, was conducted by members of the Shinnecock Nation'…