Coney Island Has a Bit of Everything. Does It Need a Casino?
Joseph J. Sitt, Coney Island landlord, wants to build a beachfront casino. He will announce a proposal on Tuesday in partnership with Saratoga Casino Holdings and the Chickasaw Nation to try to secure one of up to three new casino licenses aimed at the New York City region.
Joseph J. Sitt wants to build a beachfront casino on Coney Island. He will announce his proposal on Tuesday. It is the first bid from Brooklyn. The formal application process has not yet begun. The competition is expected to be fierce. Two other bids have been announced so far. There are up to three new casino licenses aimed at the New York City region. Mr. J., who owns the plus-size clothing brand Ashley Stewart, stressed that the casino would be more than a vehicle for gambling. His proposal would build on an existing buffet of entertainment options and help restore one of New Yorkers iconic attractions.