“Our initial investments and commitments to local and state government represent the seriousness with which we take this opportunity. “New Yorkers have given us a unique opportunity to create a truly special destination resort, finally bringing New York’s gaming dollars back to the state while, for the first time, importing hundreds of millions of dollars from out-of-town visitors,” said Michael Levoff, Genting’s vice president of corporate communications. The company gave $340,000, no strings attached, to the area’s school district to mend a budget shortfall, and plans to give $10 million to the village of Tuxedo Park as well as $50 million to the town of Tuxedo over the next two years if it wins a casino license.Ī Genting spokesman said the payments were an indication of how seriously the company is taking the opportunity. Genting, much like other casino bidders such as Caesars and Greenetrack, has spared no expense in its attempt to garner support for the casino bid. I’m sure the board will consider it because it is an impressive bid. “The $450 million fee is, I think, Genting’s version of ‘shock and awe,’” Featherstonhaugh said.
