"There are people, shady people, who will try to manipulate the [casino bidding] process to their benefit and be willing to put out lies. I have had no intention of putting this in my executive budget," the governor told reporters when asked if was going to bat for Cohen, one of her biggest donors.
"It's a bad precedent," said Joe Addabbo (D-Queens), who chairs the state Senate's Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, when first hearing of Hochul's planned intervention.
"For the governor to get involved and favor one bidder over other bidders sets a dangerous precedent." This highlight illustrates concerns over fairness in the casino bidding process.
"Permitted use legislation doesn't prejudge the gaming approval process in any way nor does it guarantee the project will move forward," the spokesperson said.
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