The Impact of Casinos on Urban Communities

Thursday, February 22nd, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

A Casino may open in a community near you. Are you wondering how that would impact you and your neighborhood?

On Thursday, February 22nd from 6:30 p – 8:30 pm, join Senator Krueger for a virtual town hall on the “Impact of Casinos on Urban Communities.” You will hear from the experts about the casino siting process, the fiscal and economic impacts of gaming institutions, and their impact on individuals, businesses, and the surrounding community. The event will be co-sponsored by local elected officials who may be involved in the casino siting process, including Senators Brad Hoylman and Kristin Gonzalez, and Assemblymembers Alex Bores, Tony Simone, Harvey Epstein, and Linda Rosenthal.

Speakers:
- Vicki L. Been, Member, Gaming Facility Location Board, and the Judge Edward Weinfeld Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, an Affiliated Professor of Public Policy of the NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

- Lucy Dadayan, Principal Research Associate with Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center

- Les Bernel, Executive Director, Stop Predatory Gambling

- Tom Kirdahy, Producer, Member of The Broadway League

You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom.

You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook.

Finally, you will have the option of calling in to access the audio-only portion of the event.

The event will feature a question and answer session with Vicki L. Been, Lucy Dadayan, and Les Bernel. If you have questions about the casino siting process, how much revenue casinos will generate, and how casinos impact the surrounding community, please join us on February 22nd. You will be able to submit questions during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance.

Please let us know if you plan to attend on February 22nd by registering below.