Under state law, the Gaming Commission can award up to three casino licenses in the downstate region that includes New York City, Long Island and the northern suburban counties of Westchester, Rockland and Putnam. The proposed zoning changes would short-circuit a more cumbersome process of having individual hearings and City Council review and approval for each site, officials said. “This text amendment would avoid duplicating the state’s rigorous licensing process, which includes local representation on the CAC, while setting up a rational framework for consideration within our zoning.” “As the state considers proposals for casinos downstate, it’s important that we create a level playing field for applicants within New York City so they can compete for this opportunity,” said Dan Garodnick, director of the Department of City Planning and Planning Commission chairman.Ĥ Steve Cohen’s “Metropolitan Park” casino project. Nassau County already approved a lease for Sands to operate a casino at the Nassau Coliseum site, though it is currently tied up in litigation. The current zoning law makes no mention of casinos, leaving a state-approved gaming facility in the five boroughs vulnerable to litigation - putting the city at a disadvantage with casinos eyeing sites in the surrounding suburbs, city officials said.

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