Nick Garber

Nick Garber, a politics reporter at Crain's New York Business, dives into the hot topic of downstate casino proposals, highlighting Steve Cohen's Willets Point bid, which just garnered community approval. He discusses the favorites for the licenses, exploring why some Manhattan bids flopped due to local opposition. A spirited community reaction emerges around Cohen's proposal, with mixed feelings from locals. Garber also navigates the complexities of grassroots support versus developer influence, as the deadline for selecting winners approaches.