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Bronx News: Who’s Banking on Big Bucks from Casinos? New York’s Transit System

  The MTA is projecting billions in revenue from proposed NYC-based gaming halls, which are poised to win up to three licenses later this year. This article originally appeared in The City. By Jose Martinez and Lauren Hartley Bronx Voice October 23, 2025 BRONX NEWS - New York’s mass-transit system is banking on billions of dollars from the state’s bet to bring full-scale casinos to the city. With three gaming-palace proposals still on the table — two in Queens and one in The Bronx — the MTA is counting on close to $2 billion through 2029 just from casino-licensing fees earmarked for the transportation authority’s annual operating budget. Billions more could come from tax revenue, depending on how licenses are awarded.  “More service, better service, no layoffs,” Janno Lieber , MTA chairperson and chief executive, said Oct. 10 in response to a question from THE CITY about the potential impact of casinos on the transit system. “That’s what we accomplished thank...

Teen Found Dead After Arguement with Stepdad Near Westchester Square

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By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

January 24, 2023


BRONX - A 15-year-old boy was found dead near Westchester Square and his stepdad is being questioned, police said. 


At around 4:18 om on January 23, 15-year-old Corde Scott was taken from his apartment on Dorris Street and rushed to Jacobi Medical Center- but it was too late. The teen was pronounced dead at the hospital. 


An investigation revealed that Scott had trauma to the neck area. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.


Cops say the child’s 28-year-old stepfather is being questioned by investigators. The victim and his stepdad had gotten into an arguement that day. It is being investigated whether dispute became physical. 

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