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Bloomberg
19-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Wynn Resorts Drops Plans to Seek New York City Casino License
Wynn Resorts Ltd. won't apply for a casino license in New York, citing a rezoning process and local opposition that makes the opportunity less attractive. The company has better uses of its capital, including share buybacks, rather than 'investing in an area in which we, or any casino operator, will face years of persistent opposition despite our willingness to employ 5,000 New Yorkers,' the company said in a statement Monday.
Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Times
Labour council acted unlawfully over low traffic neighbourhood
A Labour council acted unlawfully when implementing its latest low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) by ignoring residents' legitimate concerns, a court has ruled. In what could prove to be a significant case, the High Court has concluded that Lambeth council's dismissive approach to locals amounted to a 'serious failing'. Judge Smith, who presided over the case, will now rule on what must happen to the West Dulwich LTN in south London, and he is expected to order that it be removed. The LTN was implemented in September last year despite overwhelming local opposition. A consultation found that 67.5 per cent of residents objected to the scheme, citing its damaging effects on local businesses, pollution, safety, and vulnerable groups. After residents' efforts to engage the council failed
