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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
New York City: City Council approves Coney Island casino rezoning as state begins to consider gaming licenses
The New York City Council on Monday approved a rezoning that would allow the proposed Coney Island casino to build a massive facility in... more
‘The Coney’ casino plan draws opposition and support during key NYC city council hearing
Residents both opposed and in favor of The Coney casino — being spearheaded by Thor Equities in its bid to win one of the three downstate... 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
New York City: Coney Island casino plan clears key city approval
A Coney Island Casino is one step closer to becoming a reality. According to News 12 Long Island, the New York City Planning Commission... more
NYC: Coney Island amusement park owners concerned about casino proposal
As Coney Island amusement parks prepare to open for the season, park owners are worried about the controversial casino proposal. With a... more
At NYC’s Coney Island, popular kitsch traditions square off vs. casino developer
Inside a Coney Island theater devoted to circus sideshows, a crowd watched as longtime sword swallower and strongman Adam Rinn presided... more
Neighbors say Coney Island casino would be death knell for famed Mermaid Parade. Developers disagree
Residents and business leaders in Coney Island Saturday held a rally in opposition to a proposed plan to bring a casino to the area known... more
OPINION: Why Coney Island should embrace The Coney casino proposal
For years, Coney Island has been left behind. As much of Brooklyn and New York City experienced a renaissance, Coney Island has remained... more
New York: Coney Island casino’s future a crapshoot after community board committee votes ‘no’
Community Board 13’s Land Use Committee dealt a blow to the proposed Coney Island casino on Wednesday night, as it voted to deny... more