Manhattan Casino Bids Rejected by Community Boards
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A community panel in Manhattan rejected the proposed $11 billion Freedom Plaza casino near the United Nations, marking the third failed casino proposal in the borough, due to concerns over traffic, safety, and community impact, despite developer offers of affordable housing and job creation.
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