The coalition pushing for a casino in Coney Island is trying to boost its bid in the competitive process by showing that neighborhood residents support it. Eric Koch, a consultant with Downfield, exclusively told City & State that 3,363 community members signed a petition saying, in part, “As a Southern Brooklyn resident, I support creating good jobs and new economic growth by establishing a new casino and entertainment district in Coney Island.”

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Others hired by the development team include Red Horse Strategies, which has close ties to Mayor Eric Adams. Consultant Robert Cornegy, the former City Council member, also worked on the outreach, knocking on more than 16,300 doors.