Location: New York
New York state senator whose support is crucial to Queens casino bid faces growing pressure
Pressure is mounting on state Sen. Jessica Ramos to help clear the way for “Metropolitan Park,” Mets owner Steve Cohen’s proposed... more
New York congressman writing bill to curb sports betting ads, ban use of artificial intelligence
A New York congressman is fine-tuning soon-to-be-introduced federal legislation that aims to curb some of the more problematic elements... more
Lawmakers push to speed up NYC casino licensing timetable: ‘We’re leaving $2B on the table’
Two state lawmakers say it’s time to roll the dice on awarding casino licenses in the New York City area and are backing a bill that... more
Seneca Nation president says he’s ‘disappointed in progress’ of casino compact talks with New York State
Once again we are approaching the end of another session of the state legislature in Albany, and so far there is no new agreement for a new... more
New York: Senate Committee advances bills to raise age limit for DFS, expand sports betting markets
The New York legislative session may end in less than a month, but that hasn’t slowed Sen. Joseph Addabbo and the rest of the Senate... more
New York City: Thor and Partners release scale of Coney Island casino proposal
Thor Equities is honing the scope of its casino proposal for Coney Island, Brooklyn, a project now simply known as The Coney. Thor and its... more
New York community college teachers file ethics complaint over school’s $120K spent on casino lobbying
Nassau Community College’s teachers union slapped the school with an ethics complaint for dishing out $120,000 to a lobbying firm backing... more
Southwest to offer nonstop service between Las Vegas and Rochester, NY
Rochester area residents will soon have a new travel option. Southwest Airlines will add nonstop service between the Frederick Douglass... more
Mets owner’s “Metropolitan Park” plan has momentum, but don’t bet on a Queens casino just yet
There’s new momentum behind New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s vision to transform the area around Citi Field in Queens. Borough... more
New York state sports betting way up in April
Revenue and handle rose sharply in New York online sports betting (OSB) in April. Revenue increased 32 percent to $183.8 million, while... more

