The Entertainment Community Fund has officially joined the No Times Square Casino Coalition.
“We believe that a casino in in the heart of New York City takes Times Square in the wrong direction,” said Entertainment Community Fund President and CEO Joseph P. Benincasa. “Our Board opposes the Times Square casino bid. We believe it will create a less safe and secure neighborhood for those working on stage and behind the scenes who make Broadway and the entire NYC theater community vibrant.”
The announcement comes after the No Times Square Casino Coalition recently rallied against the casino in Duffy Square, featuring Tony-winning actress and producer LaChanze, Executive Director of Project FIND Mark Jennings, Carl Mulert from Local USA 829, Local 798, Angela Johnson from Local 798, Pat White from Local 764, and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs Executive Director Danny Whitman.
