New York City: Theater workers’ union opposes Jay-Z-backed casino bid for Times Square

Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:33 PM
  • Carl Campanile, New York Post

HOV may be getting the hook.

The union that represents the bulk of Broadway theater workers wants to tear up “The Blueprint” for a proposed Times Square casino backed by rapper Jay-Z.

“A casino in New York would add a new dimension to New York City’s vibrant entertainment industry but placing it amidst our theater district would be a mistake,” the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees told The Post in a statement.

“Casinos are self-contained and are designed to keep patrons inside for as long as possible,” the union added.