Day: November 26, 2024

Queens Casino Plan Gains Favor Among Community Boards

A proposed casino hotel project in Queens, NY recently gained some momentum with five local community boards voting in favor of it. A rendering of part of Metropolitan Park. Several Queens community boards are backing the casino plan. (Image: Metropolitan Park) Queens community boards 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9 recently voted in favor of…

Read More

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Vetoes Bill to Accelerate Downstate Casino Process

Last week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) vetoed legislation that would have expedited determining which three casino resort bids for the downstate region would win the coveted gaming concessions. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed legislation that would have sped up the state’s review of casino bids for the downstate region. Hochul continues…

Read More