The Wynn deal confirms a longstanding buzz that Related was chasing a gaming-industry partner to put its chips down in the west side yard. The $25 billion development plan for residential and office towers and a new park between Eleventh Avenue and the Hudson River in the West 30s was stalled by the pandemic.
The state earlier this year authorized three downstate gaming licenses, two of which Mayor Eric Adams wants for New York City. But the state Gaming Commission has not yet issued a formal request for proposals.
Wynn is a major dark money for tRump funder. Big Time. Is True Blue New York going to give this gem to him?