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The only way to meet that timeline would be to repurpose the existing Xanadu. Is that the plan?
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I doubt this will happen now that Hard Rock Meadowlands will probably be here as early as next year.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ca ... sino-meadowlands-31496115
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Thanks!! It looks very impressive!
Posted on: 2015/6/3 18:33
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New Jersey Considers Vote on Casinos in Northern Part of State
http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-jerse ... 2607?KEYWORDS=jersey+city Has an artists' rendition.
Posted on: 2015/6/3 15:32
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Also, detractors of the casino conveniently do not mention that these days 50% of casino's profits are from entertainment, events, concerts and restaurants. These are not your father's casinos. I hate gambling, but I am enthusiastically for the casino in JC for those reasons, and concomitant job creation.
Posted on: 2015/6/3 15:20
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Perhaps Springfield should have looked at Atlantic City. I wonder if tourism in this part of the country will do for gambling what it did to Time Square - sanitize it. I wonder how many of NYC's 50,000,000 annual tourists would hop a ferry for an afternoon of blackjack while the kids visit the science museum or some similar family-oriented scenario.
Posted on: 2015/6/2 19:08
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Springfield, MA, near where my mom's family grew up and I was born is doing just this - building a casino. Ground has been broken, you can get information on it's progress and community reaction on line - http://www.masslive.com/casinos/
Springfield is a little smaller than JC - 150,000 residents - and it has some parallels as a former manufacturing center with a more prosperous past; unlike JC it's not a major job engine nor near one (e.g., NYC) but it will be interesting to see how the casino plays out. Some people, like my Aunt who lives there is very optimistic. To Yvonne and user1111's point about crime - Springfield is considered to be a high crime area, so you'll see there if the casino makes things worse, or fulfills its promise of more jobs and less poverty.
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On casinos in northern Jersey, move with care | EditorialBy Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday offered an explicit endorsement of casino gambling in northern New Jersey, ending any shred of doubt as to his position. Voters could decide the issue as early as this November. This a risky move, given the economic catastrophe that rocked Atlantic City last year when four casinos closed their doors, throwing 8,000 people out of work. Mayor Don Guardian, a rookie Republican who has brought clean and effective government to Atlantic City for the first time in decades, believes a gambling expansion would sink a fresh dagger into the heart of his struggling city just as it is getting up off its knees. "We are not dead," he says. "But we are wounded." Casino gambling in northern New Jersey is inevitable. Because when New Jersey gamblers travel to casinos in New York or Pennsylvania, this state effectively exports jobs. Credible investors have proposed building casinos in the Meadowlands and in Jersey City. Read more: http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2 ... move_with_care_edito.html
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Where TF do you live, casino or no casino this is already here.
Posted on: 2015/6/1 23:25
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How many more casinos can the region support? We have them in PA, NY, and the ones in AC are going broke.
Would the one in Jersey City have a special feature? Ferry service? Legal prostitution? or what?
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How could anyone possibly be stunned by this? I certainly don't want a casino here but a lot of power players stand to gain a TON of $$$ from this project. These power players can use their money and influence to tremendously help (or harm) a politician running for office. I'm sure Fulop is tripping over himself to get these guys' support for his governor campaign. In fact, I'd be "absolutely stunned" if Fulop even offered token resistance. I'm quite sure he will do whatever it takes to help this process.
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It would be absolutely stunning to me if this passed. I thought Fulop was smarter than this. Is there any area that is improved by introducing gambling?
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Welcome to an era of more organized crime, prostitution, and all the problems of Atlantic City. Do we need this? No!
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Jersey City residents are ready to hit the jackpot.
With a bill that would allow voters to approve giving the Legislature authority to establish casinos in Hudson, Bergen, and Essex counties, residents are hoping they will be able to roll the dice and play the slots close to home. Overwhelmingly, people polled today in different parts of the city said bringing casinos to Hudson County and North Jersey is a sure winner. "I think it would be great," said Latisha Palmer, 29, of Jersey City. "It's something different to do in the area." The current state constitution only allows for casino gambling in Atlantic City. For many people in Hudson County, traveling more than 120 miles to gamble is too much of a hassle. "No one wants to go to New York or Pennsylvania (where there are casinos)," a woman, who chose not to give her name, said. Many residents admit they enjoy trying their luck at the felt tables, but because Atlantic City is so far they don't spend much time there. For some, the possibility of having a casino in Hudson County comes too late. Robert Perry, 57, of Jersey City, said he is moving to North Carolina later this week after living in Jersey City for more than 40 years. Story
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No disagreement here, but don't be surprised when Christie decides to start making a push with it. For now, he's likely waiting on more money to come in before he openly advocates for it. Maybe those casino developers will have some luxury box seats in Jerry World to give him...
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And the casino project will certainly help former Democratic Governor Jim 'flim flam' Florio, whose company is driving the adjacent to LSP 'Canal Crossing' development south of Berry Lane park.
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Christie isn't the driver on the Jersey City/Liberty State Park casino (well, adjacent to it) project. It's the usual blend of statewide Democrats, organized labor, and Hudson County Democrats. Fulop seems to have somewhat lessened his enthusiasm for it since Lesniak seems to have thrown his hat in the governors race. Prieto will want to dip his beak in it as well I'm sure, since he'll demand a Meadowlands casino to be included.
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I did not ask you if he traveled too much out of NJ but if he was focusing enough on NJ No, Christie is focusing on Christie. He does not give a crap about New Jersey but to be fair not many give a fu&k about New Jersey that's why its nicknamed the armpit.
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If you know anything at all about Christie you know he's not going to mold his opinion to whatever a poll suggests he should. In fact, many of his actions have hurt him with more conservative Republicans. No jailing certain drug offenders, the Brobama hug, and his moderate social views all come to mind.
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I did not ask you if he traveled too much out of NJ but if he was focusing enough on NJ. The 2 issues might be linked as I don't think he is working for NJ when he travels (50% of the time in 2015) but the main issue is: is he focusing on what is best for NJ when making decisions or what is best for his presidential aspiration? And in that case, the comparison to Obama is really not judicious. Comparing his situation to Fulop's seems more appropriate.
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I already answered it. Governor's govern, legislatures legislate. He can govern, like Obama can, while out of state. We have cell phones and computers these days to keep the executive connected.
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If it's such a great idea, why doesn't Manhattan and NY State have casinos?
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I answered your question. I think Fulop is not focusing enough on Jersey City. You have not answered mine. Do you think Christie is focusing enough on NJ? Seems like a pretty easy question to answer. No?
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My reply couldn't be more topical, or to the point. If someone is going to point out that Christie is out of NJ often, well, then, I would expect them to have the same opinion of Obama. Or of Fulop, whose initiatives seem to be a) helping wealthy builders and b) proffering a 'progressive' agenda trying to build left wing street cred. Going for the money and the loony left at the same time seems to be working for Mrs. Bill Clinton!
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I just asked you a simple question that can be answered very simply. Please don't pretend to be an issue guy anymore. You are as much a party guy as anybody can be...
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Did you see his re-evaluation of Common Core/Obama Race to the Top today? But that's for another thread, no?
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In my opinion, he is not focus enough on Jersey City. What about you? What do you think about Christie? Focusing enough on NJ?
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Is Fulop still the Mayor? I was pretty sure he'd forgotten all about Jersey City.
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Is Christie still the Governor? I was pretty sure he'd forgotten all about NJ.
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