A bid to build a casino in the Bronx became the subject of dueling lobbying efforts Tuesday, hours ahead of Bally’s last shot to overcome a key hurdle in the City Council.
The proposal for a casino at the former Trump golf course at Ferry Point — now called Bally’s Golf Links — needs an added layer of approval from the state Legislature since the site is classified as public parkland. Before Albany lawmakers can take up that measure, the Council must pass a resolution permitting the move. Bally’s last shot to secure that so-called home rule message before the end of Albany’s legislative session is during the Council meeting Wednesday.
Cue the eleventh-hour drama.
