Location: New York
SL Green extends CEO’s contract, with bonus tied to its bid for a Caesars Palace at Times Square
SL Green, Manhattan’s largest office landlord, has extended Chairman and CEO Marc Holliday’s employment agreement by three-and-a-half... more
New York extends casino hearing schedule after backlash
After days of pressure from elected officials, community groups and W42ST, the New York State Gaming Commission has officially extended the... more
Estimated casino build at Long Island site nearly doubles to $7.6 billion
The cost to build a casino-resort at Nassau Coliseum site rose to $7.6 billion, according to a recently released final environmental impact... more
OPINION: A casino next to Citi Field in Queens will help many people
For decades, the parking lots surrounding Citi Field have represented a missed opportunity. The 50 acres of empty asphalt have divided our... more
New York City: Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8B pitch to build casino near Citi Field clears hurdle as other bidders drop out
The most powerful New York City Democrat in the state Senate endorsed legislation on Tuesday that would allow billionaire Mets owner Steve... more
New York City: New pro-comptroller candidate independent expenditure has ties to Coney Island casino proposal
An independent expenditure committee filed Monday in support of Justin Brannan’s campaign for New York City comptroller is managed by a... more
Yonkers mayor calls on NY State to award full gaming licenses to MGM and Resorts World now
In light of yet another New York City competitor dropping its bid for a casino, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today called upon New York State... more
Joining other casino license bidders, Resorts World NYC to invest in housing
Resorts World New York City anted up this week, announcing its plan to help build 50,000 units of workforce housing as it prepares its bid... more
As Wynn drops NYC casino bid, Jay-Z pitches rival Caesars proposal to lawmakers
A controversial proposal to build a $12 billion casino complex in Hudson Yards near the High Line was dropped in the face of fierce... more
OPINION: A Times Square casino can make the area safer
Recently, a food vendor was shot in Times Square. That could have been me. I’ve worked as a street vendor in Times Square for more than 20... more

