"Over the summer, the Turn To Tara team got an exclusive look at a proposal from The Coney team and the unique strategy its backers hope will give them the edge. The Coney Community Advisory Committee voted to reject the Coney Island casino plan - a sprawling gambling hall on the iconic boardwalk. If awarded the license, the developers behind"
"the Brooklyn-based proposal said they would have launched a $75 million community safety fund aimed at bolstering local fire, police and EMS services over the next five years in direct response to neighborhood concerns. Some neighbors against the casino were concerned that the development would impede the view of the skyline and character of Coney Island and Luna Park."
The Coney Community Advisory Committee voted to reject the Coney Island casino plan. The proposal envisioned a sprawling gambling hall on the iconic boardwalk. Developers said that if awarded the license they would have launched a $75 million community safety fund over five years to bolster local fire, police and EMS services. The fund was presented as a direct response to neighborhood safety concerns. Some neighbors opposed the project because they feared it would impede skyline views and alter the character of Coney Island and Luna Park. Supporters had outlined unique strategies they believed could give the proposal an advantage.
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