Tag: Roc Nation
Storied NYC theater-district apartment complex would have skin in this casino project: A share of the take
Developer SL Green, vying to win approval for a casino in Times Square, is offering an unusual incentive to nearby residents: a cut of the... more
$22.5M pledge puts storied theater district apartment complex at heart of Manhattan casino battle
Two billion-dollar casino bids on the West Side. Six Community Advisory Committee members. One multi-million dollar promise — and one... more
Jay-Z, part of the team bidding for Caesars Times Square, makes his pitch to the community
The New York casino process got its first dose of star power Wednesday when Jay-Z was among the presenters for the Caesars Palace Times... more
Theater community and local nonprofits to oppose Times Square casino proposal [VIDEO]
Developers behind a casino bid in Times Square spoke at a public hearing on the proposal on Wednesday. The developers say the casino would... more
OPINION: Broadway’s right — Jay-Z’s Caesars Palace Times Square casino bid must fail
Broadway was singing a different showtune this week. Luck be a lady… somewhere else! Many of the theater’s powerful unions, landlords,... more
Caesars Palace Times Square to offer low-cost investment, endorsed by Al Sharpton
Rev. Al Sharpton, a prominent civil rights leader, will partner with the group pitching a Times Square casino to pursue low-cost equitable... more
SL Green bets odds of Caesars Palace in Times Square are ‘dramatically better’ after rival folds
SL Green reckons its chances of securing a casino license for Times Square have greatly improved since rival Related Cos. abandoned its... more
New York City: Jay-Z strengthens bid to open Times Square casino with a trip to the State Capitol
Jay-Z recently made a surprise appearance at the New York State Capitol to meet with Democratic Senate Majority Leader Andrea... 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... more
