Tag

Freedom Plaza

All articles tagged with #freedom plaza

business3 months ago•1 min saved

Manhattan Casino Bids Officially Rejected

A proposed casino at Freedom Plaza in Manhattan was rejected by local officials, marking the latest setback for casino bids in NYC, as opponents cite community concerns and competition fears from neighboring states like New Jersey, which is wary of losing revenue to Manhattan casinos.

via Politico|

#business #casino-licenses #freedom-plaza

local-news3 months ago•2 min saved

Manhattan Casino Bids Rejected by Community Boards

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.

via Gothamist|

#casino #community-rejection #freedom-plaza