Mayor Adams Vetoes Bronx Casino Zoning measure,Paving Way for Bally Corp.Development

New York, NY – Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a city Council zoning measure that aimed to block Bally Corp.’s proposed casino development in the Bronx. The decision, announced on July 30, 2025, effectively removes a significant hurdle for the gaming company’s enterprising project.

The veto signifies a shift in the city’s approach to large-scale development projects, particularly those involving gaming. It allows Bally Corp. to continue pursuing its plans for a casino in the borough, a move that has been met with mixed reactions from local officials and residents.

Veto Overturns City Council Opposition

The City Council had previously passed a zoning measure intended to prevent the construction of a casino at the proposed Bronx site. This measure represented a direct challenge to Bally Corp.’s development aspirations.

By vetoing the legislation, Mayor Adams has asserted his executive authority, signaling a potential willingness to explore new avenues for economic growth and job creation within the city. The exact implications of this veto on future zoning decisions and the broader landscape of casino development in New York remain to be seen.

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