I don’t get it: such people prefer blight and squalor?
Parking lots. That’s what many prefer.
A casino makes a lot sense at Coney Island and could bring lots of revenue to the area.
I’m italian and I’m used to conservative and close-minded people, but I really don’t understand how several newyorkers can be so anti-development… I mean, they live in an ever-changing city and in spite of everything, they are still afraid of change? Really? Have they ever stepped outside their nabes?
I mean, a quick visit to the Meatpacking District, Battery Park City, Gowanus, Dumbo etc etc, is enough to realize how such areas have benefited from massive investment, from greenery to public safety…
To be fair, that part of Brooklyn has changed very little in the past half century. In fact, Brighton Beach looks pretty much the same as it did 40 years ago, and most of Coney Island as well. And many folks never leave their neighborhoods. I highly doubt most Brighton or Coney Island old-timers ever make it out to Williamsburg, Dumbo and the like.
„ The Timeline for New York Downstate Casino Licensing
The Coney Island vote just adds to the momentum as the journey to bring commercial casinos to New York City pushes forward.
It seems like only yesterday that Robert Williams, Executive Director of the New York State Gaming Commission, outlined an extended timeline during a public meeting. That was last year, and now critical deadlines are fast approaching.
As time ticks down, anticipation and debate are intensifying among stakeholders and industry leaders.
The deadlines for the licensing process have been in place for nearly a year:
- June 27, 2025: Deadline for license applications.
- September 30, 2025: Deadline for satisfying Community Advisory Committee requirements.
- December 1, 2025: Projected date for licensing decisions.
This timeline indicates that casinos may not open until 2026 or later. The delay has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting the cautious approach while others criticize the extended timeline.“
