Manhattan Casino Bids Rejected by Community Boards
TL;DR
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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- Community panel squashes Freedom Plaza casino proposed near United Nations headquarters Gothamist
- Last Standing Proposal for a Casino in Manhattan Is Voted Down The New York Times
- Adams tries to salvage remaining casino bids after 2 rejections Crain's New York Business
- Final bid for casino in Manhattan is rejected. These 2 NYC spots still have shot NBC New York
- No casino in Manhattan after community board rejects proposed Mohegan Sun resort near United Nations ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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