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Caesars Palace Project Gains Community Support, Faces Final Vote

9/16/2025

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The Caesars Palace Times Square project, supported by JAY-Z, gained majority community backing in public hearings.
This $5.4 billion initiative plans to convert 1515 Broadway into a gaming and entertainment complex, creating 13,000 jobs and generating $7 billion in tax revenue.
Rev. Al Sharpton noted the project's potential for diverse ownership.
Opposition includes Broadway workers worried about neighborhood character and crime.
The project faces a critical vote from the community advisory committee after years of resistance.

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Story summary

The Caesars Palace Times Square project, supported by JAY-Z, gained majority community backing in public hearings.
This $5.4 billion initiative plans to convert 1515 Broadway into a gaming and entertainment complex, creating 13,000 jobs and generating $7 billion in tax revenue.
Rev. Al Sharpton noted the project's potential for diverse ownership.
Opposition includes Broadway workers worried about neighborhood character and crime.
The project faces a critical vote from the community advisory committee after years of resistance.