New York State And Mohawk Tribe Settle 43-Year Land Dispute

By Joyce Hanson · September 9, 2025, 8:52 PM EDT

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state has reached a settlement agreement with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe ending a decadeslong land purchase dispute, noting that the deal includes restoring...

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Case Information

Case Title

Mohawks of Akwesasne v. State of New York, et al

Case Number

5:82-cv-00783

Court

New York Northern

Nature of Suit

Real Property: Other

Date Filed

July 27, 1982