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Mayor Adams Vetoes NYC Council's Bally's Bronx Casino Rejection
BRONX, NEW YORK CITY, JUL 30 – Mayor Adams vetoed the City Council's rejection to preserve 15,000 construction and 4,000 permanent union jobs plus $625 million in community benefits from the $4 billion Bally's casino project.
- Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the New York City Council's July 14 vote that rejected Bally's proposed $4 billion casino in the Bronx at Ferry Point Park.
- Adams acted to reverse the council's decision because it would have prevented the Bronx from competing for significant economic development and investment opportunities.
- The proposal features a 500,000-square-foot gaming hall, 500-room hotel, retail shops, and parking for 4,660 vehicles, and faces opposition from local councilwoman Kristy Marmorato.
- The mayor explained that his veto is intended to create a fairer playing field by ensuring the Bronx has representation without giving other boroughs an unjust advantage, while the Trump Organization could receive $115 million should the casino proposal be approved.
- The council may attempt to override the veto by August 11 requiring 34 votes, making the project’s fate uncertain as the state plans to issue three downstate gaming licenses by year-end.
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Mayor Keeps Bronx Casino Bid Alive With Key Veto
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday vetoed the City Council’s decision to deny land use changes needed for a proposed casino spearheaded by Bally’s in The Bronx. The mayor’s unusual move now provides a potential lifeline for the proposal to construct a $4 billion, 500,000-square-foot gaming hall at its golf course at Ferry Point Park in Throggs Neck, along with a 500-room hotel with a spa and meeting space, retail shops, a 2,000-seat event center and t…
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