Jockeying for Position
James Featherstonhaugh is a veteran of Albany politics who has made friends with Republicans and Democrats alike over the years. And as a lobbyist and a lawyer, he’s represented some of the state’s...
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Fun and Games
If the Legislature takes the first step toward legalizing casino gambling in New York this year, it could be the easiest step in a long and complex process. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has wrapped up key...
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Gold Rush
With billions at stake among tough competitors, the only sure winners are lobbyists To a certain kind of operator, New York is filled with rich deposits of gold. Click to enlarge From upstate mountains...
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Rising Stars 40 Under 40: Edward Friedland
EDWARD FRIEDLAND Age: 38 District Court Executive, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Edward Friedland The man behind the curtain in Manhattan’s largest federal court is...
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2013 Legislative Preview: Casinos and Gambling
This could be the year that New York legalizes casino gambling. Of course, if you ask Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state is already in the gambling business, and it’s about time state government acknowledges...
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Sin City? Where The Mayoral Candidates Stand On Casinos
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has never been a big fan of casino expansion in New York City. When the proposal for a casino at Willets Point recently surfaced, his administration quickly shot it down, saying...
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The Ultimate Interview: A Q&A With Lorenzo Fertitta
Lorenzo Fertitta, the 46-year-old chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has become a billionaire thanks to his foresight in turning a fringe athletic league into one of the...
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Cool Hand Andrew? Casino Gambling Amendment Depends on a Little Luck
In early 1996, Rev. Tom Grey was attending a church convention in Rochester when he met a man who told him that they shared a common goal. Grey, then the executive director of the National Coalition...
View ArticleLook at the Downsides of Non-Indian Casinos and Vote “No” On Proposal #1
By John Karhiio Kane First, let me state for the record that I am a Mohawk, my wife is Oneida and I live on the Seneca Territory of Cattaraugus south of Buffalo, N.Y. In spite of my connection to all...
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