Jay-Z Meets With NY Senate, Stoking Casino Hopes

Jay-Z Meets With NY Senate, Stoking Casino Hopes

Source: Newsday LLC / Getty On Monday (June 2), Jay-Z visited New York’s State Capitol Building in Albany. The purpose of the surprise appearance by the rapper and entrepreneur was to meet with State Senate Minority Leader Andrea Cousins, in order to discuss a bid by his Roc Nation company to secure a gaming license to open what would be New York’s first Black-owned casino. Jay-Z’s hope is to open a Caesar’s Palace casino in Times Square, with …

“Don’t Vote for Me If You Want a Casino”: Borough President Hopefuls Debate Manhattan’s Future

It didn’t take long for sparks to fly at NY1’s Democratic primary debate for Manhattan Borough President (MBP) — and the flashpoint was the future of casinos in Manhattan.NY1 hosted a debate with the three Democratic candidates for Manhattan Borough President. Photo: NY1State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who represents much of the West Side including Hell’s Kitchen, didn’t mince words: “If you want a Manhattan casino, don’t vote for me.” He went …