NYC NOW Evening Roundup: DOJ Issues Subpoena to NY Attorney General James, Manhattan Plaza Residents Could Get a Cut From Casino, Heads Up on Transportation Woes, NJ Earthquakes and Summer’s Seasonal Foods
Aug 8, 2025
Federal prosecutors have targeted New York Attorney General Letitia James with subpoenas linked to high-profile cases. Exciting news emerges as local residents could benefit from a proposed Times Square casino. Meanwhile, New York faces another weekend of transportation woes affecting subway and road services. In an unexpected turn, New Jersey experiences minor earthquakes, highlighting its geological quirks. Plus, summer markets are bursting with vibrant tomatoes, offering delicious recipe ideas and a reminder to support local farmers.
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Federal Subpoenas Target AG Letitia James
- Federal prosecutors subpoenaed New York AG Letitia James over her civil cases involving Trump and the NRA.
- The AG's office warned that any weaponization of the justice system should disturb every American.
Some Residents Oppose A Neighborhood Casino
- Some of the 3,500 residents of Manhattan Plaza say they are opposed to a casino in the neighborhood.
- Each proposed casino is reviewed by a community advisory committee before the state awards licenses.
Manhattan Plaza Could Share Casino Profits
- SL Green's Times Square casino bid would set up a $22 million charitable trust and give Manhattan Plaza residents 0.5% of profits in perpetuity.
- The developer projects roughly $23 billion in gross gaming revenue in the first decade.