Assemblyman Elect, Brook Krasny Focuses on Police and Security with New Casino in Coney Island
Alec Brook-Krasny, Assemblyman-Elect NYS 46th Assembly District – The ongoing conversation regarding the placement of a casino in Coney Island must be combined with economic development for the entire community. It is not enough to create an entertainment venue; we must include necessary infrastructure support and long-term job opportunities.
As your Assemblyman in 2008, I secured $10 million to replace parts of the Coney Island boardwalk. As your Assemblyman once again, I will finish the job I started over a decade ago and push to have the developer of the proposed casino include funding for the complete revitalization of the Coney Island boardwalk, ferry service (which requires cleaning of the Coney Island waterways), and a dedicated shuttle bus service.
We must also examine the police and security needs created by a casino. This is an opportunity to get funding from the developer to have a paid uniform police detail which will be staffed from the surrounding precincts. This will increase public safety and bring in those most familiar with the neighborhood while not straining taxpayer funds.
As the process continues for bid approval, our voice must be heard by all those in a position to authorize this casino. Potential future developers and proponents of the project must understand that it is in the best interest of every constituent that this process and proposal contain the necessary support to become an economic engine for Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Sea Gate, and all of Brooklyn.
We must also insist on the creation of a trade school to provide skilled labor and good paying jobs that will provide a stable future and necessary support for the casino and surrounding communities. The project must not end when a building is erected, it must be an on-going process to make Coney Island and the surrounding area a year-round destination.
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Hugs,
marlene
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