Community Board 11 voted to support a new zoning text amendment that would affect casinos in New York City, including the proposed Coney Island casino.
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Brooklyn’s local community board in Coney Island voted almost unanimously last week on the citywide gaming facility zoning text amendment, which would allow up to three gaming facilities in the city.
Bensonhurst’s Community Board 11’s “yes” vote applies to the three potential New York State gaming licenses, including the proposal for The Coney, a casino set to be built in Coney Island if it gets one of three available downstate gaming licenses.
In total, 20 board members voted yes, with conditions that the affected community boards — such as 11 and Coney Island’s Community Board 13 — are allowed to provide input if The Coney is selected for the gaming license, that CB11 has an opportunity to review and speak out on traffic studies, and that southern Brooklyn residents would be allowed to participate in job fairs related to any new casinos in the area.
Two CB11 members abstained from voting.
Bidders looking to bring a casino to Coney Island released their vision for the gambling hub last March, featuring a towering glass building overlooking the amusement park in the heart of the waterfront community. The structure would feature the first legal gambling facility in the Five Boroughs, along with a new hotel just steps from the iconic Coney Island Boardwalk. CB11’s vote took place during a public hearing on the matter, following a presentation from The Coney’s community engagement team.
Robert Cornegy, one of the partners on the pro-casino task force, said the team has been working on the ground with Coney Island residents, leaders and organizations to drive home the benefits of a year-round gaming and entertainment venue.
“The more people learn about jobs, opportunities and benefits that The Coney will bring to Brooklyn and Coney Island, the more they…
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