"The plan, from SL Green Realty, Caesars Entertainment, and Jay-Z's Roc Nation, would turn the empty office block at 1515 Broadway into a 24/7 casino and entertainment complex. The design includes 992 hotel rooms, a Caesars Sportsbook at The 40/40 Club, blending a wagering venue with Jay-Z's nightclub brand, and restaurants led by chefs Daniel Boulud, Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, and Melba Wilson."
"Rendering shows the proposed Times Square casino complex, which developers say would feature a 150,000-square-foot gaming floor, luxury hotel rooms, celebrity-chef restaurants and a renovated Broadway theater.Photo courtesy of Caesar's Place Times Square Over 500 people had signed up to speak to the CAC, and out of the nearly 200 who made it to the microphone, the majority gave it a thumbs down."
The Community Advisory Committee held a final public hearing at the Broadhurst Theatre on West 44th Street to consider a proposed $5 billion casino and entertainment complex at 1515 Broadway. The event featured boos, jeers, applause, and musical testimony as opponents warned the project could dim Broadway by siphoning audiences and revenue. Supporters said the development would bring jobs, tourism, and safer streets. The plan from SL Green Realty, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation would include a 150,000-square-foot gaming floor, 992 hotel rooms, The 40/40 Club Caesars Sportsbook, celebrity-chef restaurants, a wellness retreat, and a renovated Broadway theater. Developers pledged over $80 million in private security, 24-hour NYPD coordination, arts investments including a Civil Rights Museum, support for small theaters, and a $250 million community benefits fund. More than 500 signed up to speak and nearly 200 addressed the committee, with the majority opposing the proposal.
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