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ECK-2188 t1_j5vwx65 wrote

Reply to comment by wsj in A Casino at Saks, Times Square or the U.N.? Companies Pitch NYC Officials by wsj

Will these potential casino(s) revenues help contribute to the nyc fiscal budget?

Mainly: Lowering overall nyc residents city income Tax?

Not likely right? Haha

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wsj OP t1_j5w93od wrote

Here's what our reporter had to say:

>they will contribute to the state fisc, but the exact tax rates are parts of their bids. So TBD!
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>But my guess is it won’t have enough of a fiscal impact to be used to lower income taxes.

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ECK-2188 t1_j5wd0k2 wrote

Better luck hitting the powerball than this city lowering our taxes.

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wsj OP t1_j5w7pz8 wrote

That's a great question — I'll reach out to the reporters and see what they think.

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thebruns t1_j5xfkx4 wrote

Yeah sure look at Atlantic city I hear it's wonderful

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