"The team behind The Coney are angling to build a 1.6-million-square-foot facility with a casino, hotel, retail stores, restaurants, and more. They're bidding for one of three new casino licenses from the state's Gaming Facility Location Board. To be considered by the board, The Coney must first win majority approval from the six-member Community Advisory Committee. The Community Advisory Committee The committee consists of six members appointed by various state and city elected officials: Portia Henry, state Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Marissa Solomon, Brooklyn"
"The group must hold a vote on whether or not to approve The Coney's application by September 30. Four or more members of the committee must vote yes in order for the application to advance to the Gaming Facility Location Board. Tuesday's meeting was the first of two public hearings the Community Advisory Committee will host as it deliberates. Developers say the casino would bring year-round economic opportunity and thousands of jobs to Coney Island, which has long struggled outside the summer season."
The Coney project proposes a 1.6-million-square-foot complex including a casino, hotel, retail, restaurants, and other amenities. The proposal seeks one of three new state casino licenses and requires majority approval from a six-member Community Advisory Committee to move forward. Committee members are appointed by various state and city elected officials and must vote by September 30, with at least four yes votes needed. The first public hearing drew large turnout and vocal opposition, with roughly two-thirds of registered speakers against the casino. Developers promise year-round jobs, a $200 million Community Trust, and transit improvements.
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