Casino Proposal for Caesars Palace in Times Square Opens Public Comment Period

The Caesars Palace Times Square casino project, which has sparked controversy in the heart of New York City, is set to undergo a public hearing process. The hearings will provide an opportunity for the public to voice their opinions on the proposed development.

Community Advisory Committee Public Hearing

The first hearing, scheduled for August 13, 2025, is the Community Advisory Committee Public Hearing. This open press event will take place at Scandinavia House, Victor Borge Hall – Lower Level, 58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016. Members of the public can attend without prior appointment. Speakers may sign up on-site starting at 9:30 AM and have 2 minutes to present their statements, on a first-come, first-served basis. The purpose of this hearing is to gather public comments on the project application.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Public Hearing

A second hearing, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Public Hearing, will be held virtually on August 26, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This hearing will allow remote participation via Zoom. Members of the public can join the Zoom session to provide comments; registration details and participation instructions are available on the New York State Gaming Commission website. The purpose of this hearing is to gather comments specifically on the DEIS for the Caesars Palace Times Square project.

Written Comments

For those unable to attend the hearings, written comments can be sent via email or mail. The New York State Gaming Commission contact, Kristen Buckley, can be reached for email submissions. The mailing address for sending comments about the Caesars Palace Times Square project is: Caesars Palace Times Square Community Advisory Committee c/o NYSTEC, Attn: CAC Consultant Team, 540 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Albany, New York 12207.

Community Rally and Broadway Support

A community rally is scheduled for Wednesday morning, with Times Square-area groups voicing their concerns. In support of the rally, several digital marquees of Broadway theaters, including the Majestic, the Palace, and the Saint James, will light up with the phrase "No Times Square Casino."

For more information on how to participate in the public comment portion of the project, a link is provided on the Caesars Palace Times Square Community Advisory Website. Comments about the project might be posted on this website. Elijah Westbrook, an Emmy award-winning journalist who joined News New York in January 2022, will likely cover the hearings and community events related to the Caesars Palace Times Square project.