In 2014, when the city of Schenectady voted to support a proposed casino, the City Council passed a resolution that came with a very attractive component. A casino was expected to bring in so much revenue — and the local government share to go along with it — that Schenectady would reduce property taxes 18 percent in the first year.
State, Local Promises Before Casino Vote A Bust
By Lauren Stanforth, Times Union
Sat, 12/16/2017 - 10:34pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: New York Albany County Albany
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