Four Proposals, Including MGM Empire City in Yonkers, Vie for Up to Three Full Downstate Casino Licenses
The $8-billion Metropolitan Park casino project to be developed adjacent to Citi Field in Queens by billionaire New York Mets owner Steve Cohen advanced today thanks to a unanimous 6-0 vote by its CAC.
Now There are Two: CAC Approves $5.5 Billion Resorts World New York City Project in Queens
The Resorts World New York City proposal features a 5.6 million-square-foot integrated resort that will allow for 6,000 slot machines, 800 gaming tables, 2,000 hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat arena, over 7,000 parking spaces and over 30 food and beverage outlets.
BREAKING NEWS: MGM Empire City Casino Project Secures Needed CAC Approval
With the 5-0 CAC affirmative vote, the Yonkers project now advances for full consideration with the New York State Gaming Location Board.
BREAKING NEWS: CACs Say ‘Strike Three, You’re Out’ to all Manhattan Casino Projects
According to the New York State Gaming Commission website: the CAC for the Empire City project has scheduled a final vote on the $2.3-billion project on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.
BREAKING NEWS: $2.3-Billion MGM Empire Casino Faces Critical Vote on Sept. 25; CACs Reject Two Major NYC Casino Plans
The CAC will meet on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Yonkers Riverfront Library at 10 a.m., where it will likely vote on whether to approve or disapprove the MGM Empire City plan.
EXCLUSIVE: Massive Amazon Project Faces Critical Vote Next Month
The Planning Board closed the public hearing, which signals a vote on the project’s site plan application and height exemption could come at the Planning Board’s next scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Reports: Resorts World Catskills $561-Million Bond Deal Delayed
Genting Malaysia announced components of the bond sale deal on Aug. 15.
New Analysis Says Future Traffic, Development Growth Warrants Construction of Third Lane on Route 17
The analysis projects substantial traffic growth in the corridor over the next 30 years, due both to proposed development and long-term population trends.
Breaking News: It’s Back! Massive Amazon Distribution Project Reemerges Seeking Height Exemption
In terms of setbacks, Boone noted that the project offers setbacks that are anywhere between 650% to 2,000% greater than the setback requirements by the town.
Report: Hudson Valley Rent-Wage Gap Continues to Widen
The Out of Reach report found that the cost of housing in the Hudson Valley continues to rise faster than wages for renters and buyers.
Rep. Lawler, HGAR Celebrate Higher SALT Cap
HGAR’s Hawkins-Syska told the gathering that the raising of the SALT Cap to $40,000 “is a big win for our communities.
Orange County Lands $46-Million Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Project Near Stewart Int. Airport
Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 with production operations anticipated to start in January 2027.