NEW YORK (PIX11) – From Manhattan high-rises to Queens redevelopment zones, the competition for New York’s next commercial casinos is heating up .
Although eight applications were submitted, the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board only has three available licenses. Among the potential sites are Yonkers, Coney Island, the Bronx, bustling Times Square, and Willets Point.
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Hip-hop legend Nas, who grew up in the Queensbridge Houses, is joining Resorts World on the casino expansion at the Citifield Parking Lot.
“We already have a lot of problems happening here; it would be too much,” said Chase, who works in Times Square selling comedy tickets. “I don’t believe a casino in Times Square will make sense,” he added…