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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Chandra Singh, Member of Hotel and Gaming Trades Council
2:07:35
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Chandra Singh, a member of the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, testified in support of the Western Rail Yard project. She emphasized the project's potential to create good-paying jobs and address the housing crisis in New York City.
- The project is expected to create thousands of jobs with benefits in the hotel and casino sector.
- The developer has increased the planned number of apartments to 4,000, more than doubling the original plan.
- Singh urged the council to vote yes, describing the project as a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to help New Yorkers in need of jobs and housing.
Chandra Singh
2:07:35
Good afternoon council members.
2:07:38
My name is Chandra Singh and I'm a proud member of the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council.
2:07:44
I am here with other members on behalf of our union to testify in support of the Western Rail Yard project.
2:07:54
This project will be a huge win not just only for the community but for all New Yorkers.
2:08:03
The hotel and casino will create thousands of much needed good paying jobs with benefit while creating new homes.
2:08:12
Our city is in the midst middle of a housing crisis.
2:08:17
And the developer recently announced that this project will create 4,000 apartments.
2:08:25
This is more than double the amount of unit originally planned and show that Western Rail Yard is committed to the community needs.
2:08:37
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to help New Yorkers who need job and housing.
2:08:44
I urge you to vote yes.
2:08:47
Thank you.