New York City’s Casino Push: Economic Boon or Gamble Against American Values?

New York City is on the verge of launching its first Las Vegas-style casinos, sprawling complexes that promise billions in investment and thousands of jobs. But as the state Gaming Commission greenlights projects near Citi Field, Ferry Point golf course, and Aqueduct Race Track, serious questions loom about whether this gamble truly serves hardworking American families or simply lines the pockets of billionaires while threatening social fabric. Who Really Wins When Big Money Meets Local Communities? The approved projects, including an $8.1 billion Hard Rock casino next to the Mets’ ballpark owned by billionaire Steve Cohen, reflect a broader trend:...