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Source: sincerelyhiten/FlickrThe following is a press release from the offices of State Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz: A bill introduced by Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn) to commission a comprehensive study on the social impact of problem gambling has gained a valuable sponsor in the Senate and was cited during expert testimony
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Source: Rob Bourdon via FlickrThe effort to pass a measure that would expand legalized gambling in New York State and see the construction of seven casinos is receiving a huge push from legislators and lobbyists. Despite the momentum, opponents of the measure continue to uncover new data suggesting the bill
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Source: sincerelyhiten via flickrThe following is an op-ed submitted by Stephen Shafer, chairperson of the Coalition Against Gambling in NY. In November, New York voters will have a referendum on whether the state’s constitution should be amended to permit up to seven new commercial casinos. Voters will be the
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The following is a press release from the offices of Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz: Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn), Chairman of the Assembly’s Committee on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, warned today that Governor Cuomo’s proposal to add ‘Quick Draw’ to 780 new locations statewide and lower the minimum age to
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Source: Jeff Kubina via Wikimedia CommonsPresident of the Friends of the Boardwalk, Todd Dobrin, has come out swinging against the proposed casino in Coney Island [http://www.nydailynews.com/coney-island-casinos-a-relic-new-york-history-article-1.1149313?post_id=1060154773_138764046268132%3FpmSlide%3D0] . While some local pols support [/update-markowitz-begins-coney-casino-coalition/] the plan and others suggest that funds