Adams uses first land use veto to override City Council rejection of Bally’s application

By Emily Swanson Posted on July 30, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams took the rare step of vetoing the recent City Council decision Wednesday to disapprove the gaming company Bally’s land use application for a $4 billion casino-hotel complex in Ferry Point Park. This marks the first land use veto of Adams’ tenure, according to a City Council spokesperson. Bally’s Chair Soo Kim did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The disapproval vote, led by East Bronx Republican City Council Member Kristy Marmorato, was held on July 14 by a vote of 28 to 9, with several of the 51 members absent or abstaining.

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