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Times Square Casino Project: Public Hearings and Community Opposition

CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20251 min1,313 views
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Public Hearings for Times Square Casino

  • πŸ—“οΈ The first public hearing for the proposed Caesar's Palace Times Square Casino project is taking place today.
  • ⏰ The hearing will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with speakers limited to 2 minutes each on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • πŸ“§ Public comments can also be submitted via email or mail for those unable to attend in person.

Community Opposition and Protests

  • ✊ Approximately 35 grassroots organizations are expected to rally against the casino project.
  • πŸ“’ Digital marquees near the Majestic Theater will display "No Casino in Times Square" messages.
  • πŸ“£ Rallies are scheduled to occur between 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Project Details and Background

  • πŸ—οΈ Renderings show the proposed Caesar's Palace Times Square Casino aiming to be a world-class gaming and entertainment destination.
  • πŸ“… This public comment period follows an earlier meeting on July 23rd where casino applicants presented their proposals to the project's community advisory committee.
  • ℹ️ More details on participating in the rally or public comment period can be found on cbsnews.com/newyork.
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