The Seneca Nation says after three months, the state finally got in touch to set up a face-to-face meeting between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Seneca Nation President Todd Gates.
The two sides currently disagree on whether the nation is still required to pay a portion of its casino revenues.
The state says the latest payment was supposed to be made July first, but the Senecas say they fulfilled their obligation to New York when they made their last payment in March.
Cuomo says he hopes to avoid legal action, but says he'll do what he has to do to secure the money.
"They have a history of signing agreements and then later having non-compliance issues and I hope they don’t repeat that," Cuomo said. "So, if it is a difference that can be resolved at a table in good faith, it will be my pleasure to sit with them."
Seneca Nation officials released a statement saying in part, "The Seneca Nation's history is marked by other governments attacking us, then ultimately turning their backs on their promises to us. Unlike the state, which had previously violated the terms of the compact, the Seneca Nation has consistently honored our commitments under the compact and will continue to do so."