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I think at least part of that number is for upstate region, if not most. I have mixed feelings. On one hand the upstate economy badly needs a push and the campaign is correct in that a significant amount of money leaves state but there are many people who have addictive personalities and local casinos can screw up their lives. Also upstate tends to be a little boring, sticking a casino as one of the few things to do could be a recipe for disaster. I think i'm leaning yes but I do have reservations as the deadline approaches...
Try leaving your tenement and travelling a bit upstate. Its quite beautiful and far from boring. Unless you think excitement is paying for overpriced NYC bar drinks while scoffing down even more overpriced sushi.
I will vote yes.. if you want to there are plenty of options but I feel this will help certain conmunities and also will help the state in extra taxes.. I also think marijuana should be legalized and taxed heavily. I do not smoke marijuana personally either.
Try leaving your tenement and travelling a bit upstate. Its quite beautiful and far from boring. Unless you think excitement is paying for overpriced NYC bar drinks while scoffing down even more overpriced sushi.
Yes Albany and Rochester are just booming thriving cities erupting with culture and nightlife.
Never said upstate wasn't beautiful but not everyone is into outdoor activity and it's also not feasible for a large portion of the year.
I've been upstate. I've traveled quite a bit and have left my "tenement" thank you. BTW most people upstate are very pro this happening.
Downtown Albany is an economically depressed area. I've been there quite frequently for work related reasons since I am a state employee. A lot of upstate is economically depressed and the major cities are in trouble hence why they are mostly in favor of this.
I voted yes... I feel like it could be a good source of tax revenues.
As for upstate, it's certainly not "boring" and there is plenty to do as well as lots of beautiful scenery. From hiking, to wine tasting, skydiving, lakes, etc. But not everyone takes advantage of what's right in our backyard unfortunately.
Since NJ, CT, and PA already have casinos, why just let this money go out of state.
Also, they're doing this completely Bassackwards. They're going to start the casinos out of the city, and then years later, move them in. This is stupid. The first casino should be in Manhattan, to suck up the money from the tourists and the visiting business travelers. I'd also position it to be easily reached by NJ commuters. Instead the casinos they're going to build first are likely to be patronized by the locals.
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