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DECEMBER 1—STATE APPROVES 3 CASINO SITES FOR NEW YORK CITY–TRUMP ORGANIZATION ALREADY THE BIG WINNER.

Posted on December 1, 2025 by John Bailey

WPCNR GAMBLING BETS. From the Governor’s Press Office. December 1, 2025:

The Governor’s Office announced approval of three wide-open full gambling facilities in New York City today.

Bally’s Bronx will be located at the site of the Bally’s Golf Links which will build the casino on The Trump Organization owned property in the South Bronx just off the Whitestone Bridge. (Rendering Ballys )

Hard Rock Metropolitan Park with New York Mets owner Steve Cohen will building a complex next to Citi Field in Queens. The ballpark CitiField is seen in the background behind the guitar.

Resorts World New York was approved to expand its video gaming facility at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens into a casino. That facility is already located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens and currently operates video gaming at the Aqueduct Racetrack.

Today’s decision by the New York State Gaming Authority instantly made The Trump Organization a winner. The Trump Golf Course site is the most convenient to get to from Westchester County and Connecticut and Long Island and of course boat.

This is perhaps the most savvy future visionary deal The Trump Organization has ever made. The Organization made money on it today.

As Casino.org reported in April of this year in an article by Todd Schriber, it results from a lease agreement the Trump Organization made in 2022. You can read Mr. Schriber’s original article at

https://www.casino.org/news/if-ballys-wins-bronx-casino-license-trump-gets-115m-windfall/

“In late 2023, the regional casino operator struck a deal with the president’s business group — run by his two eldest sons — to acquire the lease on Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point. At that time, it was believed the purchase price was $60 million, but the agreement included a clause under which Bally’s would pay an additional $115 million to the Trump Organization if a gaming venue is eventually built on the property.

Bally’s further agrees that in the event that any Bally’s Entity is awarded, granted, assigned or otherwise receives (including, without limitation, being selected or announced as the successful bidder in a request for offer or request for proposal process or otherwise) a non-appealable Gaming License (a ‘Gaming Event’), then Bally’s shall make a separate non-refundable payment to Trump in the amount of $115 million,” according to a June 2023 letter from Donald Trump Jr. to then Bally’s President George Papanier.”

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ISSUED THIS STATEMENT ON THE GAMING FACILITY BOARD DECISION

“From the moment that three downstate casino licenses were authorized in the 2022 State Budget, I have been clear: any approved project must provide real benefits to its community and have sustainable economic plans. I am grateful to Chair Been and the Gaming Facility Location Board for their careful review of the applications according to these high standards.

“The three projects approved today promise to unlock billions in funding for the MTA and create tens of thousands of jobs. It is critical that they keep those promises. I look forward to the Gaming Commission’s review of the Board’s recommendations in the weeks ahead.”

DECEMBER 1–COUNTY, WHITE PLAINS HOST AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHOWCASE FOR APPLICATIONS TO COTTAGE PLACE, CHURCH ST. AVAILABILITIES

Posted on December 1, 2025 by John Bailey

White Plains Hosts Community Workshop on New Affordable Homeownership Opportunities at 6 Cottage Place and 99 Church Street

County Executive Ken Jenkins and White Plains Mayor Tom Roach to Attend

White Plains, NY, December 1, 2025 — Local residents interested in affordable homeownership are invited to attend an in-person community workshop detailing two of White Plains’ newest condominium developments — 6 Cottage Place and 99 Church Street. Attendees will learn about eligibility requirements, the lottery application process, financing, and the many amenities offered at each development.

Both Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and White Plains Mayor Tom Roach will be present to discuss how these projects expand homeownership opportunities for working families, seniors, and first-time buyers.

Participants will also hear from representatives of WBP Development, Housing Action Council (HAC), and Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO), who will guide attendees through next steps and answer questions.

Event Details

Community Workshop on Affordable Homeownership Opportunities at 6 Cottage Place & 99 Church Street
Who:
• Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Executive
• Tom Roach, Mayor of White Plains
• Jim Wendling, Chief Operating Officer, WBP Development
• Chance Mullen, Executive Director of the Housing Action Council (HAC)
• Andrew Smith, Deputy Executive Director of Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO)
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: White Plains Library Auditorium, 100 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY
RSVP: Register here

DECEMBER 1 — COUNTY HEARING ON BUDGET, NEW FINES AND PENALTIES WEDNESDAY DEC 3

Posted on December 1, 2025 by John Bailey

Residents Cordially Invited
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7 PM

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will hold two public hearings on December 3 in the Board of Legislators Chamber. This will be the final opportunity for the public to participate in the County budget process. Immediately before the budget hearing, the Board will hold a separate hearing on a local law that would amend Westchester County law regarding fees and fines.

WHO: Westchester County Board of Legislators and County Residents

WHAT: Two public hearings

WHERE: Board of Legislators Chamber, 148 Martine Avenue, 8^th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601

WHEN: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST

For more information, including how to participate, visit our Meetings webpage here.

THANKSGIVING IN AMERICA’S HOMETOWN–PLYMOUTH MASSACHUSETTS USA

Posted on November 27, 2025 by John Bailey

WPCNR Thanksgiving Portfolio, all photos by WPCNR:

On this Thanksgiving, let us remember the band of hardy intrepid souls who crossed an ocean in a boat no bigger than a large Chris Craft and settled in an unforgiving landscape and started a country in the cold landscape of New England.

They were immigrants.

They were helped by a native American Indian — Squanto–who welcomed them, without Squanto’s compassion they would not have survived. And, remember, those pilgrims were immigrants.

A salute to this brave band. A salute, too, to the indian who accepted them without visas, without jobs, with no background checks no green cards. No border wall. No cages for children. No fear on the part of the Indians and their humanitarian leader, Squanto

The pilgrims sailed into a bay, dropped anchor and just carved out a living after living in incredible conditions in a ship’s hold for weeks, crossing the storm-tossed North Atlantic. Here are some views of America’s hometown by the WPCNR Roving Photographer.

Plymouth Rock Landing. Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The Mayflower II. Plymouth Harbor.

Statue of Squanto welcoming the Pilgrim Settlers. Plymouth.

Governor William Bradford Statue on the Shores of Plymouth Harbor

“Plymouth Rock,” The landing place of the pilgrims.

Settlers Home, left, circa 1690.

Church, Plymouth late 1700s. .

The Jury: Old Burial Ground, Plymouth. Last resting place of the pilgrims overlooking Plymouth Harbor. The sacrifices, bravery and perseverance of these persons stand as examples to Americans today.