Aug. 19 marked the first official meeting of the Bally’s Community Advisory Council (CAC), where 42 of 49 members of the public spoke in support of the proposed casino complex that could become the largest private project in Bronx history.
While some at the meeting criticized Bally’s for corporate greed, the majority expressed excitement for the promise of good-paying jobs, significant community investments and better nightlife and entertainment in their home borough. Several of the speakers and audience members wore t-shirts from labor unions and local youth organizations that stand to benefit if the project is approved.
