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Times Square Casino Proposal Sparks Local Outrage

The $5 billion casino backed by Jay-Z competes for one of three downstate licenses amid concerns over congestion and crime, with a community advisory committee set to vote soon.

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Several neighborhood groups oppose the plan to bring a Caesars Palace casino to Times Square.

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$5.4B Times Square casino bid backed by Jay-Z draws backlash, here's why

Jay-Z-backed $5.4B Times Square casino bid changes funding plan after backlash, with supporters touting jobs and critics warning of congestion, crime.

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Plans for Times Square casino face mixed reaction at hearing

The proposed Caesars Palace Times Square would be located at 1515 Broadway.

·New York, United States
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Times Square Casino Proposal Sparks Local Outrage

Several neighborhood groups oppose the plan to bring a Caesars Palace casino to Times Square.

·United States
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Patch broke the news in United States on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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