Two billion-dollar casino bids on the West Side. Six Community Advisory Committee members. One multi-million dollar promise — and one very closely watched vote. With Caesars Palace Times Square unveiling a surprise $22.5 million commitment to Manhattan Plaza this week, the race for New York’s final gaming licenses is heating up. And with CACs now meeting and public hearings on the horizon, Hell’s Kitchen is right at the heart of it.
The Avenir from Silverstein Properties and Caesars Palace Times Square from SL Green each held their first Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings this month. These committees are tasked with evaluating each casino bid, and will ultimately decide whether they move forward to state consideration.
