Times Herald-Record Metro Editor Barry Lewis recently penned a column entitled “Sullivan's not entitled to the casino it deserves”. WAMC’s Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne spoke with Lewis about what has become a casino contest between the Catskills and Orange County, as five developers have proposed resort casinos for Orange — most only recently.
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For a list of Sullivan County casino proposals:
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140427/NEWS/404270307
For a list of Orange County casino proposals:
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140427/NEWS/404270310
Ulster County Casino Contender (information from the Times Herald-Record):
NEVELE RESORT, CASINO & SPA
Location: Town of Wawarsing, just outside the village of Ellenville
Project description: More than 70,000 square feet of casino space, 446 luxury hotel rooms and suites, and a championship golf course.
Special features: Steakhouse grill, noodle bar, nightclub, spa, five miles of trails, restored ice rink and a helipad.
Price tag: More than $400 million
The Times Herald- Record Sunday, May 11, will release the results of its casino survey about where people think the casinos should be located, what should decide the location, and if the selection process has been fair.
