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Yonkers council adopts SEQRA findings and rezones property to create Casino Special District ahead of MGM application
Summary
The Yonkers City Council unanimously adopted a SEQRA negative finding and rezoned property to create a Casino Special District covering the Empire City/MGM site, saying the action was taken to support MGM’s pending full gaming license application and to lock in negotiated community benefits.
The Yonkers City Council on Wednesday adopted a written SEQRA findings statement and amended the city zoning map to create a Casino Special District encompassing the Empire City/MGM site, actions council leaders said are intended to support MGM’s pending full gaming license application to New York State.
Council Majority Leader John Rubo, who led the council discussion, said the measure implements the Planning Board’s environmental review and incorporates a community benefits package negotiated with MGM and neighborhood groups. "The community stood up and they said to MGM…
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