Resorts World details new casino pitch, but plays some cards close to the chest

Resorts World details new casino pitch, but plays some cards close to the chest

Resorts World New York City unveiled a slew of new details about its plans to transform its South Queens “racino” into what would be the largest casino in the United States last week.

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Holding all the cards: Fate of Queens’ casino bidders rests with newly-appointed committees

 Holding all the cards: Fate of Queens’ casino bidders rests with newly-appointed committees

The local committees charged with reviewing bids from each of the developers hoping to snag one of the three downstate casino licenses up for grabs began to be formed this week, including the committees set to evaluate the two separate casino bids in Queens.

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Queens community boards say pot shop approval process is hazy

Queens community boards say pot shop approval process is hazy

For the past year, community boards throughout New York City have been tasked with serving as one of the first reviewers of those attempting to sell legal marijuana in the five boroughs.  But the boards, which serve as the lowest level of local government, have been pushing back, rejecting a number of potential pot shops.

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