NYC NOW Evening Roundup: Times Square Casino Backers Withdraw Proposal to Residents, Central Park Leaders Call to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages, ICE Must Meet Living Standards at Immigration Holding Areas, and NJ Beachgoers Weigh in on Governor’s Race
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Aug 13, 2025 Times Square casino backers have pulled their funding for local affordable housing, diverting it to charity. Central Park leaders are advocating to ban horse-drawn carriages due to ethical concerns. A federal judge ruled that ICE must enhance living conditions in immigration holding facilities after serious allegations of neglect. In New Jersey, voters are focused on the upcoming gubernatorial race, yet many beachgoers seem indifferent, showcasing the intriguing contrast between pressing political issues and carefree summer vibes.
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Casino Backers Reroute Community Money
- SL Green and partners withdrew a $22 million direct pledge to Manhattan Plaza residents and will route funds to the West Side Community Fund instead.
- This shift changes how benefits reach nearby affordable housing and may affect local support for the Times Square casino bid.
Central Park Pushes End To Carriages
- The Central Park Conservancy now supports a city bill to end horse-carriage licenses by 2026 due to safety and park damage concerns.
- The move frames the carriage trade as incompatible with a modern, heavily used public space after recent horse incidents.
Court Orders Immediate ICE Living Standards
- The judge ordered ICE at 26 Federal Plaza to provide sleeping mats, toiletries, hygiene products, and regular attorney calls immediately.
- Facilities must reduce room counts to about 35 people and allow requests for additional meals to meet basic living standards.