"What is being offered to us through this casino proposal is not worth the burden it would place on the Bronx,"
"This proposal is unresponsive, dismissive, and disconnected from the surrounding community,"
"Great cities make hard choices,"
"A 'yes' today is not a blank check for tomorrow,"
The Community Advisory Council voted 5-1 to approve Bally's application to build a $4 billion casino, hotel and entertainment complex in Ferry Point Park. The approval met the committee's two-thirds requirement and advances Bally's bid for one of up to three New York City-area casino licenses expected by the end of 2025. Dissenting member Danielle Volpe cited concerns about the company's financial stability and predicted added traffic, crime, and instability, calling the proposal unresponsive to local residents. CAC Chair Lisa Sorin emphasized accountability and noted an increased Community Benefits Fund commitment from about $27 million to $32 million per year.
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