Real Estate
Posted inEducation
State education officials questioned whether the move is legal — though they have limited power to block it.
Posted inDevelopment, Queens, The Bronx, Transit
All Three Casino Proposals Hit Jackpot
The state Gaming Commission unanimously approved the proposals and said each new casino will be overseen by an independent monitor for at least five years to ensure community-benefit promises are kept.
Posted inDevelopment
Major Adams Backer Wins Bid to Redevelop City-Owned Building
Jeffrey Gural’s firm won bidding to convert the lower Manhattan home to the city’s housing agency into 3,700 apartments — after his family gave $45,000 to an Eric Adams super PAC.
Posted inAlbany, Development
3 NYC Casino Plans Approved by State Board Ahead of Final Decision at Year’s End
Bally’s in The Bronx and two casino projects in Queens will now advance to the final round of approvals before they can begin building.
Posted inDevelopment
3 NYC Casino Plans Made It to the Final Round. What Happens Now?
Committees gauged local support to determine whether or not projects should advance for further approval. Now, the final decision is in the hands of the Gaming Facility Location Board.
Posted inClimate, Development
They Live Below Sea Level in NYC. Now, the City Could Buy Out ‘The Hole’
The low-lying neighborhood on the Brooklyn-Queens border will be the first place in New York where officials may buy properties proactively — instead of in response to a disaster.
Posted inDevelopment, Queens
Steve Cohen’s Citi Field Casino Plan Passes to Final Step
The Queens proposal is now one of four that go to the state for a final license decision.
Posted inDevelopment, The Bronx
Bronx Casino Advances to Final Round, Coney Island Voted Down
The controversial Brooklyn project will not move forward while a Throgg’s Neck proposal will head to a state board that decides who wins up to three casino licenses.
Posted inAdams World: Investigated, Development, Eric Adams
Eric Adams’ Longshot Reelection Bid Is Still Scoring Support From These Megadonors
Developers seeking City Hall approvals are delivering as much as $250K each to the Empower NYC spending group.
Posted inHow to New York
Casinos for NYC Will Be Chosen By Year’s End. Here’s How.
Eight applications are in, and key votes are coming up fast. Get up to speed on where and when new city casinos may open.

