The proposal came as part of the State's plan to have three new casinos built in the five boroughs of New York City.

A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a gambling license Wednesday after running into fierce opposition from Broadway theater owners and producers w...

The Rev. Al Sharpton, who has been a vocal backer of the casino plan, criticized the vote as a decision that preserved the historically white control of Times Square entertainment businesses.