Because we are proposing a renovation, once the license is issued, we can open quicker than other facilities, which require entirely new construction, changes in law, and will be disruptive to their local communities. 'Times Square is the center of the entertainment universe. 'A casino in Times Square is in keeping with existing uses in the area,' Holliday said. This economic boost would match the ethos of Times Square. The fight to bring a casino to New York City landed in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen today, with Roc Nation bringing free food and flyers to Manhattan Plaza a move called predatory by the President of the Tenants. The Caesars Palace proposal is the key to bringing tourists back, making Times Square safer, and is exactly the economic driver we need to not only recover but continue to grow and create more jobs.' Roc Nation Rolls the Dice in Hell’s Kitchen: Battle for a West Side Casino Heats Up.
Jeffrey Bank, the president and CEO of the restaurant group that operates Carmine's and Virgil's BBQ, said, 'It is time for us to reinvest again - Times Square is the beating heart of New York, but everyone in Times Square is still hurting from the pandemic. This redevelopment project would come as New York City begins its return to pre-pandemic life. In addition to security, the two companies proposed traffic improvements in and around Times Square in an effort to boost Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD.
