"The proposal - a six-acre project near the United Nations headquarters dubbed "Freedom Plaza" and operated by Mohegan, the gaming company run by Connecticut's Mohegan Tribe - was denied by a state-commissioned community advisory committee on a 4-2 vote."
"Michael Hershman, CEO of the Soloviev Group, which was the lead developer on the more than $11 billion project, said in a statement after the vote that Manhattan - the "undisputed capital of the world" - deserved the resort, which "would have attracted visitors while serving the needs of its community.""
"Ray Pineault, CEO of Mohegan, argued the review process "did not allow for a recognition of the impact we could have had on the broader community of New York and the many individuals who would have benefited from new jobs, housing, and community benefits.""
A local panel rejected Manhattan's final proposal for a full-service casino, denying the six-acre Freedom Plaza project near the United Nations by a 4-2 vote. Two other Manhattan proposals, including a Jay-Z-backed Caesars Palace in Times Square and a Hudson Yards resort, were previously rejected by local boards amid neighborhood opposition. Panel members appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams supported the project, while panel members representing local lawmakers opposed it, citing resident concerns about congestion and public safety. Developers said the project would have brought visitors, jobs, housing and community benefits. Five proposals remain competing for up to three gaming licenses.
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