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    • CoachLou wrote:

      While walking up Mombasa High Point I tried to look down into the area.......all I could see was the ski resort.......was it going in near there?
      tried to post picture of map...didn't work


      but scroll down the link for the map, as the crow flies, doesn't look to far at all, but no, it's not right there.

      appalachiantrail.org/what-we-d…/threats/stop-the-casino/

      The post was edited 1 time, last by Socks ().

    • CoachLou wrote:

      While walking up Mombasa High Point I tried to look down into the area.......all I could see was the ski resort.......was it going in near there?

      The Tuxedo site was planned to be not far from the ski area at Sterling Forest..Cant remember what its called now...and the Harriman site was just north of Arden Valley Rd (Elk Pen) off of Route 17. Either one would have had a major impact on the area. Im not just talking about Harriman State Park but the traffic and congestion it would have caused would have been way too much. personally I think the Monticello location will have some of those same impacts. I don't think a casino is the answer to the economic issues in Sullivan County.
      RIAP

    • A.T.Lt wrote:

      CoachLou wrote:

      While walking up Mombasa High Point I tried to look down into the area.......all I could see was the ski resort.......was it going in near there?

      The Tuxedo site was planned to be not far from the ski area at Sterling Forest..Cant remember what its called now...and the Harriman site was just north of Arden Valley Rd (Elk Pen) off of Route 17. Either one would have had a major impact on the area. Im not just talking about Harriman State Park but the traffic and congestion it would have caused would have been way too much. personally I think the Monticello location will have some of those same impacts. I don't think a casino is the answer to the economic issues in Sullivan County.
      I've never understood how these casinos survive with so many around the Country now. Atlantic City is closing casinos and yet others are building them, where are all these folks gambling there money. I don't get it.

    • socks wrote:

      A.T.Lt wrote:

      CoachLou wrote:

      While walking up Mombasa High Point I tried to look down into the area.......all I could see was the ski resort.......was it going in near there?

      The Tuxedo site was planned to be not far from the ski area at Sterling Forest..Cant remember what its called now...and the Harriman site was just north of Arden Valley Rd (Elk Pen) off of Route 17. Either one would have had a major impact on the area. Im not just talking about Harriman State Park but the traffic and congestion it would have caused would have been way too much. personally I think the Monticello location will have some of those same impacts. I don't think a casino is the answer to the economic issues in Sullivan County.
      I've never understood how these casinos survive with so many around the Country now. Atlantic City is closing casinos and yet others are building them, where are all these folks gambling there money. I don't get it.


      The tax rate that Atlantic City / Vegas pays versus the Indian Reservations is large
      Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
      Dr. Seuss Cof123

    • Rasty wrote:

      socks wrote:

      A.T.Lt wrote:

      CoachLou wrote:

      While walking up Mombasa High Point I tried to look down into the area.......all I could see was the ski resort.......was it going in near there?

      The Tuxedo site was planned to be not far from the ski area at Sterling Forest..Cant remember what its called now...and the Harriman site was just north of Arden Valley Rd (Elk Pen) off of Route 17. Either one would have had a major impact on the area. Im not just talking about Harriman State Park but the traffic and congestion it would have caused would have been way too much. personally I think the Monticello location will have some of those same impacts. I don't think a casino is the answer to the economic issues in Sullivan County.
      I've never understood how these casinos survive with so many around the Country now. Atlantic City is closing casinos and yet others are building them, where are all these folks gambling there money. I don't get it.


      The tax rate that Atlantic City / Vegas pays versus the Indian Reservations is large
      ah yes, that does make since.

    • You folks are worried about NOTHING! I am in a small bubble of Chester County where lots of buildings are built for corporate avenue and abandoned. Just like VCR's had their 20 year run - many do not use VCR's now... HD killed it, Block buster is gone...etc,

      Folks Harry Reid (psst ...hint past leader of the "Democratic Senate" ) or Leader of the unions.......Grand Wizard of Democrats is a long term Senate majority leader of Nevada.... oh LAS VEGAS. He resisted legal gambling on the internet. He was finally convinced by the CEO's of LAS VEGAS to change... Putting many unions and thousands out of work in Atlantic city...Killing pensions and jobs... CLICK

      Here is your sign,,,, Hope you are disgusted with 5 closures of gambling casinos....in the AC

      If you are not... feel free to email me about the collusion, cronyism, OK I give up READ
      Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you! :thumbup:

    • Yeah, keep huge developments away from trails, parks, and forests.

      But to be honest, I have worked in IT for a casino. There were really no good paying jobs in coastal Mississippi unless I had the 'correct' last name and I didn't. I got fairly good pay and pretty good treatment at the casino that hired me. Another one didn't care for my possible combat experience, which I don't have, and didn't hire me. Then Hurricane Katrina hit and the office I worked in moved out of state, after telling us they were staying.

      I know that the cafeteria workers in some small towns who left the schools and worked for the casinos in the buffett kitchen got a big jump in pay, and benefits. The schools paid under $3 per hour...

      We could never figure out why people played the slots to get a free room night, when it was cheaper to simply rent the room in the casino's hotel.

      There are rich people who play at the casinos and spend money. I never saw customers though.

      Some states determine how many casinos can exist in their state, other states let the free market determine who lasts and who loses.

      I don't know about New York, but in Colorado, Mississipi, Louisiana, Missouri, and Iowa; casinos are heavily regulated and watched. The slot machines are randomly checked to make sure they are not cheating the customers. Gaming Commissions will hire pople to go in and play the card/roulette games to see if the customers are being cheated.

      The other problem with big resorts is that lots of other businesses will gather around and turn the night into day with all the extra lights.
      :/
      --
      "What do you mean its sunrise already ?!", me.

    • JimBlue wrote:

      Yeah, keep huge developments away from trails, parks, and forests.

      But to be honest, I have worked in IT for a casino. There were really no good paying jobs in coastal Mississippi unless I had the 'correct' last name and I didn't. I got fairly good pay and pretty good treatment at the casino that hired me. Another one didn't care for my possible combat experience, which I don't have, and didn't hire me. Then Hurricane Katrina hit and the office I worked in moved out of state, after telling us they were staying.
      For what it's worth, the Tuxedo casino didn't get the go-ahead. They approved a site in my current home town of Schenectady (I actually live in Niskayuna, one town over) instead. I can't see any indication of any construction yet. I'm not thrilled, but better here than Harriman.
      I'm not lost. I know where I am. I'm right here.

    • I know that in Mississippi a prospective casino has to go before the mayor of the town they want to build in, the gaming commission is there to. The wannabe casino makes a presentation on rooms, decor, etc. If it isn't approved, no license. The employees have to have background checks and licenses as well. One guy I know about forgot to mention a DUI from 10 years before, he was let go and his gaming license revoked.

      Different states have different rules.
      --
      "What do you mean its sunrise already ?!", me.