Times Square needs more cops — not casinos —to lure visitors
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
The push for casinos in NYC's Times Square has one goal in mind: to enrich developers, hotel operators and union members, none of whom will likely suffer if the venues flop and taxpayers foot the bills.
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Casinos Target a Vulnerable Clientele: Older Asian Gamblers - The New York Times
Broadway group doubles down on Times Square casino opposition - Gothamist
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How a Frenchman Stole Two Billion Dollars' Worth of Art
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Times Square - Wikipedia
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New York law that bars carrying guns in Time Square and other areas goes into effect
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2 officials resign from Yonge-Dundas Square management team after council changes name
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth generates nearly $250M in first year
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Undermoney, Book by Jay Newman, Official Publisher Page
High rollers vie for New York casino in Times Square — or the Mets' parking lot - POLITICO
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Gila River Resorts to celebrate fourth casino opening at end of the month
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