"There are things we need in Coney Island, but a casino isn't one of them," he wrote. "And, let's be real: Casinos exist to make money, not to fix our aging infrastructure or lift families out of poverty."
"Council Member Justin Brannan, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and state Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton will vote "no" on The Coney, they announced in separate statements on September 22. Marissa Solomon, who was appointed to the CAC by Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny, will also vote "no," she told Brooklyn Paper. If the four follow through on their statements at the yet-to-be-scheduled final CAC vote, The Coney's bid will be finished. The project would need four out of six CAC members to vote "yes" to move forward to the next stage. Two other CAC members, Alex Sommer and Portia Henry - appointed by Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, respectively - have not spoken out about their votes."
"It is my responsibility to ensure that all stakeholders have the opportunity to make their voices heard on this matter through the Community Advisory Committee process mandated by New York State," Brannan said in June. "Then all of the local elected officials can make a d"
Two-thirds of the Community Advisory Committee indicated they would vote against the Coney Island casino proposal, which would end the bid if those votes hold. Council Member Justin Brannan, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and state Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton announced they will vote "no" on the project on September 22. Marissa Solomon also committed to a "no" vote. The proposal requires four of six CAC members to approve to advance; a majority "no" would prevent advancement. Alex Sommer and Portia Henry have not announced positions. Brannan characterized casinos as profit-driven and inadequate to address infrastructure or poverty.
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