The Freedom Plaza Casino proposal has entered its public review phase, and your voice matters! Written comments on the Freedom Plaza casino proposal are now being accepted. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to:
Email: FreedomPlazaPublicComment@nystec.com
USPS mail:
Freedom Plaza Community Advisory Committee c/o NYSTEC
Attn: CAC Consultant Team
540 Broadway
3rd Floor
Albany, New York 12207
Additionally, there are two upcoming public hearings. The two public hearings are on:
Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 4:00pm-9:00pm at Scandinavia House, Borge Hall – Lower Level, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Monday, September 15, 2025 from 2:00pm-8:00pm at Scandinavia House, Borge Hall – Lower Level, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Last, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the casino has been released. While the virtual public hearing on the DEIS has already happened, you can submit written comments on it by email or mail until September 5, 2025 to:
Kristen Buckley
Secretary, New York State Gaming Commission
354 Broadway
P.O. Box 7500
Schenectady, New York 12301-7500
Kristen.Buckley@gaming.ny.gov
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