Opponents of plans to build a Coney Island casino sounded off after New York City Council approved the rezoning on June 30. This act paves the way to receive one of three gaming licenses that will be distributed to the New York City area by the end of the year.
The vote was 36 in favor, 11 against and four abstentions.
“Unfortunately, the New York City Council passed the proposal for the Coney casino to de-map public streets and acquire air rights to build sky bridges and a hotel twice the height allowed by existing zoning,” wrote the Coney Island History Project. “Next steps? For each proposed casino…a Community Advisory Committee will be formed, consisting of six reps appointed by elected officials, and there will be more public hearings.”
