A zoning proposal to make way for casinos in New York City is expected to come before the City Council later this month, amid a fiercely-competitive race to operate gambling facilities in and around the five boroughs.
The City Planning Commission is slated to vote on the zoning amendment in the coming weeks, a Department of City Planning representative confirmed to Politico. The plan is expected to be approved, according to two people familiar with the matter, before advancing to the Council for a final decision.
The proposal, unveiled last year, would legalize casino uses in certain commercial and manufacturing areas for facilities that have obtained a state-issued gaming license.
