It is the destination for the domestic tourist as well as the international traveler and a playground for New Yorkers from all five boroughs,” Rosen said in a statement. “Times Square exemplifies the culture, energy and optimism of New York City and is justifiably referred to as the crossroads of the world. The coalition now boasts support from Levin Management, Rosemark Management, Soho Properties, Moinian Group, Wharton Properties, RFR Holdings ‘ Aby Rosen, Ian Schrager Company and Stillman Development. It originally included the Mason Tenders’ District Council of Greater New York, Construction and General Building Laborers ’ Local 79 and the Actors’ Equity Association. The coalition was launched last December, backing SL Green, Caesars Entertainment and Jay-Z ’s Roc Nation plan to put a casino in the Crossroads of the World. They don’t talk about gambling … The gaming culture has created an entertainment engagement that has now to some extent eclipsed the gaming.”

“Most of the people who talk about Las Vegas, talk about concerts, theater and food. “Unlike other casinos, this is a casino that I would say is amenity light and is relying on the amenity base in the surrounding neighborhood to be the attraction and the co-tenancy, which is a great way to think about an urban casino,” Phillips told CO. SEE ALSO: NYC Unveils Financing Program for 70% Affordable Developments

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