Sentences with phrase «to expand gambling»

There's also the threat of lawsuits from local opponents concerned about traffic, environmental impact, zoning and the effects of expanded gambling.

It also gives state lawmakers the ability to explore expanded gambling options in the upcoming legislative session.

The governor said expanding gambling would generate $ 1 billion in economic benefits for the state.

Critics of the amendment have said the language on the ballot gives a skewed and overly rosy picture of expanded gambling in New York.

Cuomo's push for expanded gambling fits nicely into contemporary liberalism.

It's also likely that there will be agreement on expanding gambling to permit daily fantasy sports contests to be available to New Yorkers, and for restaurants and bars to sell alcohol starting at 10 am on Sunday mornings.

And if expanded gambling is it, we need to ensure that we are providing budgetary relief to those residents... and this is not meant to be disrespectful to anybody or presumptuous, the bill that passed the State Senate can not pass the House as currently written.»

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirms he is proposing a back - up plan to expand gambling even if voters turn down his casino gambling referendum this fall.

The Senate took a major step early Wednesday toward expanding gambling by approving a new satellite casino in East Windsor that would be built by two Native American tribes.

Concord developers would not respond to calls seeking comment, but they have assured local officials they will build regardless of whether New York voters approve expanded gambling.

When the state expanded gambling in 2013, our union was able to secure commitments that gaming workers would have the ability to join a union in an environment free from intimidation and harassment.

Surrounding states like Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are also expanding gambling, while New Jersey and Delaware are considering bailouts for casinos that have failed.

This whole discussion might be moot anyway, because in order to build a casino in New York City — or anywhere in the state on non-Indian land — the constitutional amendment expanding gambling would have to be passed for a second time by the Legislature and also pass muster with the voters in a public referendum.

There will be a referendum of sorts of gambling if the Legislature next year approves for the second time an amendment to the state's Constitution that would expand gambling beyond Indian casinos.

59 % of responders agreed with the statement that «Albany shouldn't expand gambling without communities being protected and given a vote in the process.

«The Independence Party of New York firmly believes that this is the path expanded gambling should take and as an example of our commitment to this initiative unanimously passed the enclosed resolution at the aforesaid meeting,» MacKay wrote.

Unlike, say, changes to how the state budget is put together, some voters are truly ambivalent over whether expanding gambling in the state is a net positive, given some of the less savory social ills that come with it.

Earlier this week, Governor Cuomo said talks between Genting and his administration over the Queens convention center had broken down, and he would now wait until expanded gambling is actually legalized in New York State, then take open bids to operate casinos and build convention centers.

Mr. Cuomo has made expanding gambling a central part of his economic plans, particularly for upstate New York, envisioning seven Las Vegas - style casinos with table games like craps, high - end hotels, and the endless buffets that fuel avid gamblers.

Mr. Cuomo had led a campaign to expand gambling north and west of New York City as part of an economic development strategy to revitalize struggling areas, while providing jobs and revenues.

Cuomo, who in recent days offered a detailed presentation of a plan to expand gambling casinos in the state, presented a proposal to privatize electric services now run by the Long Island Power Authority.

He'll be weighing whether to build a casino in Massachusetts and whether to expand his gambling operations in Canada.

Mr. Cuomo's support for expanded gambling, which he made a centerpiece of his State of the State address in January, had a profound impact.

It's also likely that there will be agreement on expanding gambling to permit daily fantasy sports contests to be available to New Yorkers, and for restaurants and bars to sell alcohol starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

ALBANY — New York's casino expansion bill being negotiated behind closed doors included a new provision Saturday that would expand gambling even if voters reject the proposal to build more casinos.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature now want to expand gambling by putting a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot that would add seven full - blown casinos.

But lately, with a note of resignation, Mr. Bloomberg has said that if expanded gambling is to be, he wants to make sure that New York City gets its share.

New York Governor Cuomo says it's now up to the voters to decide whether they want to expand gambling in New York State.

The Liberals have gone on the record time and time again promising not to expand gambling.

The same people who will benefit from an expanded green economy won't suffer from an expanded gambling economy, because they'd rather dine at an upscale (but tastefully casual) restaurant in Brooklyn that specializes in locally sourced food and sustainable agriculture than get on a bus to go to a «Las Vegas — style» casino in the Catskills.

This November, voters will get a chance to decide whether to expand gambling in upstate New York.

The package also includes an agreement to expand gambling in New York through a constitutional amendment, a road and bridge repair plan, and $ 50 million dollars in additional flood relief.

In the New York City suburbs, support for the amendment to expand gambling is strongest, at 52 % to 39 %.

Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered a State of the State message that focuses on job creation, through infrastructure repair, expanded gambling, and energy improvements.

The other four are the sort - of completed teacher evaluation issue, achieving an overhaul of public pensions, expanding the DNA database and expanding gambling in New York.

Two years ago, the Oneida Nation struck a deal with the state to end a long - standing land claims fight, share gaming revenue and create a buffer zone around Turning Stone as Cuomo looked to expand gambling.

In recent days that agenda has focused more on Upstate as Cuomo rolled out details for expanded gambling, then two revenue - sharing agreements with Native American - run casinos, and now a tax program that would favor communities with SUNY schools that are primarily outside of New York City.

He spoke about the tax - free plan, now called Start - Up NY, expanded gambling in parts of the state and a financial board to help struggling localities deal with financial problems.

And get this; the casino could put all of New York State on «an inside track to expanded gambling.»

In 2013, New Yorkers may get a chance to vote on whether they want to expand gambling in the state.

The state legislature could approve second passage of a constitutional amendment next year to expand gambling in New York.

That shifting of economic activity would not help Upstate, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo had promised in convincing New Yorkers to expand gambling in the state, the Oneidas argue.

In the New York City suburbs, support for the amendment to expand gambling is strongest, at 52 percent to 39 percent.

«For state legislators, it is much harder to raise taxes on income or sales or cut spending on education or other vital services, while legalizing and expanding gambling is seen as a relatively easy and painless source of revenue and job growth,» said Lucy Dadayan, the Rockefeller analyst who wrote the report.

A New York State Supreme Court judge threw out a lawsuit challenging the wording of a November ballot amendment to expand gambling in New York.

But also crucial is how Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers decide to expand gambling.

The pro-casino ballot referendum committee New York Jobs Now has raised $ 2 million to fund an effort boosting next month's constitutional amendment to expand gambling in New York.

Here's the bill that would expand gambling in New York State.

Officials are considering putting a referendum before voters this fall that would expand gambling to northern New Jersey and pave the way for Gural's mammoth casino.

Cuomo also seeks a comprehensive plan to expand gambling in New York.