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Coney Island businesses, amusement district respond to failed casino bid
Following the vote that rejected plans for a $3 million casino in Coney Island, the area’s amusement district and businesses responded to... more
New York City: Community panel rejects Coney Island casino gambling proposal
A community advisory committee on Monday rejected a proposal to build a casino on Coney Island, ending a bid that project friends and foes... more
New York: Bally’s Bronx casino bid advances to final round, Coney Island voted down
A casino in Coney Island has folded, and The Bronx is staying in for another round. A proposal for a major gambling facility right off the... more
Coney Islanders claim casino developers bribed speakers at public hearings
At the final public hearing regarding the proposed Coney Island casino earlier this month, as locals argued about how many jobs, cars, and... more
Coney Island casino proposal appears poised to fail as CAC members announce ‘no’ votes; four bids remain
The Coney Island casino proposal appeared dead in the water on Monday as two-thirds of the Community Advisory Committee said they would... more
New York City: Final hearing on proposed Brooklyn casino boils over
Tensions hit a breaking point in Coney Island on Wednesday at the final public hearing for a proposed casino, as opponents and supporters... more
New York City: Tempers flare at public hearing on Coney Island casino proposal
Tensions boiled over at a heated public hearing Tuesday on a proposed $3.4 billion casino in Coney Island, as residents and developers made... more
Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking: study
The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking, according to documents... more
Community Advisory Committee hears pitch for Coney Island NYC casino
The video fills the screen with beautiful images as the words flow, “Coney Island is ready for renewal. New York is ready for a... more
Coney Island casino opponents respond to City Council’s vote to approve rezoning
Opponents of plans to build a Coney Island casino sounded off after New York City Council approved the rezoning on June 30. This act paves... more