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Clarification on the state's casino licensing process and the city's role
0:03:42
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Council Member Riley explains that the casino licensing initiative is led by the state, not the city, and outlines the state's three-step review process.
- Emphasizes that the state, not the city, will decide which proposals are awarded a casino license
- Describes the three-step state review process: Community Advisory Committee, Gaming Facility Location Board, and State Gaming Commission
- Clarifies that the council's role is to consider land use approvals, not to decide on the casino itself
- Notes that a decision by the state is expected by the end of the year
Kevin C. Riley
0:03:42
It is important to clarify that this proposal to license up to three gaming facilities in the city is a state initiative and that the state is leading the process to decide which proposals are awarded a license.
0:03:57
The state led process consists of three steps that will begin this summer.
0:04:04
The first step consists of a review by a community advisory committee known as the CAC, followed by the review of the gaming facility location board, and a final decision will be issued by the state gaming commission.
0:04:19
A decision by the state is expected by the end of the year.
0:04:24
The Queen's future proposal was here before us as the council because applicant must have the needed local land use approvals to compete for a state gaming facility license.
0:04:35
So to be very clear, we are not here today to decide whether there should be a casino in Flushing, Queens.
0:04:43
We are here today to determine whether the requested land use approvals are appropriate.