Jay-Z-Backed Times Square Casino Proposal Voted Down Amid Community Opposition
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Jay-Z-Backed Times Square Casino Proposal Voted Down Amid Community Opposition

A proposed casino in Times Square, supported by Jay-Z's Roc Nation and Caesars Palace, has been rejected by the Community Advisory Committee due to strong opposition from the Broadway theater community. This decision underscores the ongoing tensions between urban development and the entertainment industry, raising concerns about the impact of gambling expansion in New York City.

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