Manhattan community committee rejects Freedom Plaza casino proposal
Manhattan’s Community Advisory Committee rejected the Freedom Plaza casino proposal on a 4-2 vote on 22 September, according to reports. The project was developed by Soloviev Group and Mohegan Gaming; five proposals remain in the competition for three downstate casino licences, and the remaining projects require community advisory committee approval to advance.
The rejection removes one Manhattan bid from the competition, leaving five proposals seeking three downstate licences.