Las Vegas Sands proposes multibillion dollar project on Nassau Coliseum site
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Las Vegas Sands has submitted a bid to build a privately-funded, multibillion dollar tourism destination on the site of the Nassau Coliseum. The company is willing to spend an estimated $4 billion on this project. It would include outdoor community spaces, four and five-star hotel rooms, a world-class live performance venue and a gambling casino. The development would also feature celebrity-chef restaurants, "experiential events and venues" and meeting and convention space, including ballrooms. New York State opened the application process for casino operators seeking to built full-scale, Vegas-style gambling facilities in the downstate region.
Las Vegas Sands proposes multibillion dollar project on Nassau Coliseum site. Company wants to build high-end hotel space, a world-class live performance venue and a gambling casino. The company is willing to spend an estimated $4 billion on the project.
Las Vegas Sands has submitted a proposal for the Nassau Coliseum site to build high-end hotel space, a world-class live performance venue and a gambling casino. Sands is willing to spend an estimated $4 billion on the project.
Sands officials say the company has secured agreements and, pending approval by the Nassau County Legislature, expects to take over the lease and operate the Coliseum and the surrounding 72-acres in Uniondale. The changes to the current lease would need approval from the 19-member legislature. Nassua County Executive Bruce Blakeman says the Sands Corporation will be making a proposal to site an entertainment center and luxury hotel with a gambling casino.
Sands development would feature celebrity-chef restaurants, "experiential events and venues" and meeting and convention space. The development is proposed on the Nassau Coliseum site. New York State opened the application process for casino operators seeking to build full-scale, Vegas-style gambling facilities in the downstate region. Developers SL Green Realty and Caesars Entertainment are working on a bid to bring a casino to Times Square.
Las Vegas Sands proposes multibillion dollar project on Nassau Coliseum site. Company officials say it would create thousands of jobs in construction and operations. Former New York Gov. David Paterson is a senior vice president at Sands. He says the company is committed to bringing opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. Scott Rechler, CEO of RXR Realty, supports the proposal.
Las Vegas Sands proposes multibillion dollar project on Nassau Coliseum site. RXR holds an agreement with the county and the right to partner with holder of the Coliseum lease. Candice Ferrette covers Nassua County government and politics on Long Island.
