Manhattan Casino Bids Rejected After Community Vote

Two plans to build casinos in Manhattan, one in Times Square and another on the West Side, were turned down.

Local groups and committees voted against the projects.

The Times Square plan, backed by SL Green and Caesars, would have been in a hotel.

The West Side project, from Silverstein Properties, included apartments and a hotel.

The rejection means the chances of getting a casino in Manhattan are now very low, with other projects in other areas still pending approval.

The state will make the final decisions on these licenses.