New York City planning commission advances Western Rail Yards rezoning for proposed Wynn casino
New York City's City Planning Commission advanced Related Cos.' Western Rail Yards rezoning application to the City Council on 9 April 2025; the development plan includes a proposed Wynn casino hotel. Protect the High Line is urging Councilmember Erik Bottcher to oppose the changes, while the council has about two months to approve or reject the rezoning.
The council's decision on the rezoning affects whether the proposed Wynn casino hotel can proceed through the land-use process.