Community Board 13 members overwhelmingly passed a resolution rejecting the plan, 23 to eight — with the chairwoman saying she didn’t want to turn Coney Island into another Atlantic Cit…
and entertainment complex in Coney Island got losing snake eyes from community leaders who voted against a gambling joint along Brooklyn’s historic beach and boardwalk.
The project faced mostly negative feedback at a CB13 community forum on April 19, when the consortium gave a presentation at Gargiulo’s restaurant. The resolution also faulted the consortium for wanting a Citi Bike docking station, which CB 13 opposes because of traffic problems. And the resolution pointed out that 10 new residential complexes housing approximately 5,000 people with minimal to no parking were recently constructed — and eight more are planned.
“Our community cannot endure the substantial burden and problems that this venue will generate,” the board’s resolution said. The consortium released renderings last month that showed a dazzling new “Coney” casino and hotel would be erected just steps from the storied Brooklyn boardwalk and beach, located smack between the iconic Cyclone and Wonder Wheel.Paul Martinka
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