The Nostrand Gardens Civic Association says a casino at the location would be bad for the community.
The casino development would include hotels, restaurants, a performance venue and convention space.
However, the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association says a casino would be bad for the community. Members say it could lead to higher crime among other things. "It only promotes psychological addictions," said Pearl Jacobs of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association. "It's a traffic nightmare, and a pollution and environmental nightmare."
The Las Vegas Sands says the casino will create 12,000 construction jobs and 5,000 entertainment positions. The Nassau County Executive says if the revenue is right and the community support is there, that he would be open-minded.The deal must still meet state approval.
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