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There will be no casino in Manhattan after all proposals are rejected by locals
The Community Advisory Committee voted 4-2 against the $11 billion Freedom Plaza project citing concerns over congestion and public safety, ending plans for casinos in Manhattan.
- A proposed casino on the East Side of Manhattan was rejected by a Community Advisory Committee, becoming the third Manhattan casino proposal to be rejected within a week.
- Neighbors on the East Side communicated concerns regarding increased congestion, public safety, and quality of life through public hearings.
- All three Manhattan casino proposals were rejected by local screening panels, as predicted by analysts who said winning local support would be a major hurdle.
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The New Yorkian | The True New Yorker - thoughtful, courteous, honest and helpfulManhattan Will Not Get a Casino as Final Proposal Is Voted Down
Manhattan has just about everything a resident could possibly want. Everything but a casino. The final plan for a casino in Manhattan still under consideration for a coveted gambling license was rejected on Monday, assuring that no gambling house will open in the heart of New York City. The groups behind the proposed site, which they called Freedom Plaza, offered numerous sweeteners to win over opponents and skeptics, including an 11th-hour offe…
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No casino in Manhattan after community board rejects proposed Mohegan Sun resort near United Nations
There will be no casino in Manhattan after a community board rejected a proposed Mohegan Sun resort near the United Nations headquarters.
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