Gov. Hochul Backs NY Casinos Amid Political Opposition
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul rejected the notion of suspending the license bidding process for three downstate casinos.
Gov. Kathy Huchel and Congressman Lee Zeldin are debating the issue of bringing three casinos to New York.
Gov. Hochul supports NY's casino expansion despite political opposition.
Gov. Hochul supports the casino plan despite political opposition. The opposition group has concerns over traffic congestion and noise.
Gov. Hochul supports New York Casinos despite political opposition. Republican challenger Zeldin believes local control is important.
There are three NY casino licenses up for grabs. Caesars Entertainment and SL Green are planning Times Square casino. Genting Group’s Resorts World New York City and MGM”s Empire City Yonkers are frontrunners in the licensing race. The New Yorkers State Gaming Commission appointed three members to the NewYork Gaming Facility Location Board. Board has a January 6 deadline to issue a Request for Applications for those interested in bidding for a license.
