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By Bennett Liebman Jake’s 58 Plans Expansion, Jake's 58 Casino Hotel on Long Island preparing for $210 million expansion - CBS New York (cbsnews.com) Should Jake’s 58 Pay Property Taxes?, Jake's 58 should pay property taxes on hotel, land - Newsday Zoning Changes for NYC Casinos, NYC casinos likely to get local greenlight as council votes on zoning change | Crain's New York Business (crainsnewyork.com) Zoning Changes and NYC Casinos, Zoning Change to Allow for NYC Casino Passes City Council – Commercial Observer A NYC Casino with Affordable Housing, A NYC casino with affordable housing – New York Daily News (nydailynews.com) A Mini-Casino ...

By Bennett Liebman Reviews of Suffs, Review Roundup: Shaina Taub's SUFFS Opens On Broadway! (broadwayworld.com) The NY Times on Suffs, Review: In ‘Suffs,’ the Thrill of the Vote and How She Got It - The New York Times (nytimes.com) DC Native Launches Two Plays In a Week, From ‘The Wiz’ revival to Alicia Keys musical, DC native launches two Broadway shows in one week - WTOP News Washington Post on The Wiz ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway review: Fun at the expense of a cohesive story - The Washington Post Amber Ruffin in the World of The Wiz, AMERICAN THEATRE | Amber Ruffin, Happy to Live in the World of ‘The Wiz’ Reviews of The Wiz, Review Roundup: ...

By Barry Skidelsky On April 11, 2024, the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing titled “ Where Are We Now: Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, ” which examined the purpose of Section 230 and discussed what Congress can do to modernize the law. This is the latest in a series of efforts by the federal government to pump the brakes on multiple perceived ills flowing from the rapid and largely unregulated growth of the internet, digital and social media, artificial intelligence and other rapidly advancing technologies. Section 230 of the Communications Act was designed to insulate online platforms from liability ...

By Jessie Schuster Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Entertainment Judge Rejects ‘Top Gun’ Copyright Claim from Author’s Heirs It has been ruled that “Top Gun: Maverick” did not infringe on the copyright of article writers who wrote about the Navy pilots that inspired the film in a lawsuit brought by the writers’ heirs. https://variety.com/2024/film/news/top-gun-copyright-lawsuit-1235964265/ X Denies Music Companies’ Remaining Piracy Liability Claims in Court X is denying all copyright infringement claims brought against the platform by a group of record labels as the platform comments on the record labels’ ...

By Bennett Liebman Outsiders Reviews, Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Opens On Broadway (broadwayworld.com) NYT Outsiders Review, Review: In ‘The Outsiders,’ a New Song for the Young Misfits - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Patti LuPone to Return to Broadway, Patti LuPone Will Return to Broadway in THE ROOMMATE Opposite Mia Farrow (broadwayworld.com) Eureka day ad Sondheim’s Old Friends to Broadway, ‘Eureka Day’ and Sondheim Revue Join Broadway’s Next Season - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Power Players in NY Arts and Culture, Power Players in Arts & Culture (politicsny.com) Jewish Resonances of Lempicka, Jewish resonances of Broadway's ...

By Bennett Liebman Wait Till 2025, NYC Casinos Won't Be Selected Before Late 2025 | GlobeSt Genting Says Casino Will Bring in $1Billion in Taxes, Genting Says NYC Casino License to Bring $1 Billion in Taxes (msn.com) , Bloomberg Genting Pledges Over $1,35 Billion in Taxes, Genting pledges $1.35 billion in taxes to win New York casino licence | The Straits Times Queens Casino Polling, The Daily Dirt: Queens Casino Polling and the Art of Spin (therealdeal.com) Steve Roth, Vornado and Casinos, Vornado’s Steve Roth Casino Bid Decision (therealdeal.com) Pushback on Wynn Casino Proposal, Wynn New York City Casino Proposal Faces Community Pushback ...

By Christine Coleman Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Entertainment Universal Submits Scathing Response to Allegations Made Against it in Diddy Lawsuit Universal Music and its CEO Lucian Grainge responded to the allegations made against them in the Diddy lawsuit. Along with denying all of the allegations, UMG indicated that it will file a Rule 11 motion in against Rodney ‘Lil Rod Jones’ and his lawyer, Tyrone A Blackburn. UMG asserted that Blackburn did not have any evidence to show that the UMG defendants engaged in criminal behavior and he was misusing his legal license to self-promote while recklessly making these allegations. ...

By Bennett Liebman Councilman Moya Backs Cohen Casino, NYC Councilman Francisco Moya backs Cohen's $8 billion casino plan, Senator's support uncertain | Yogonet International State Senato Stands in Way of Cohen Casino, Fight for a Citi Field casino heats up, as a state Senator stands in its way - POLITICO Poll Pans Cohen Casino, Poll Pans Mets Owner's $8 Billion Casino Project Near Citi Field (usbets.com) Low support for Cohen Casino, Pol’s Poll Shows Low Support for Citi Field Casino | THE CITY — NYC News Speeding Up the Casino Process, Op-Ed | Speeding up the casino licensing process | amNewYork (amny.com) High Line Advocates Concerned ...

By Bennett Liebman Guide to the Who’s Tommy, THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway- A Complete Guide (broadwayworld.com) Major Cast for Our Town, Katie Holmes and Jim Parsons Will Lead Broadway Revival of ‘Our Town’ (thedailybeast.com) Obit for Christopher Durang, Christopher Durang, Tony-winning playwright from N.J., dead at 75 - nj.com Obit for Christopher Gurang, Christopher Durang, Playwright Who Mixed High Art and Low Humor, Dies at 75 - The New York Times (nytimes.com) One More Obit for Christopher Durang, Christopher Durang, Tony-winning playwright with acid wit, dies at 75 - The Washington Post Broadway Actor John Cardoza Robbed, Broadway ...

By Seth Huy Nguyen Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News. Entertainment Disney Ends Its Fight With DeSantis Over Resort Development The Walt Disney Company ended its 2-year legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over control of a tax district encompassing Walt Disney World. Disney dropped its lawsuit after a federal judge dismissed it in January. As part of a settlement, Disney agreed to pause its appeal and negotiate a new growth plan with tax district officials, while also ceasing ...

By Bennett Liebman Ariana DeBose To Host Tony Awards, Ariana DeBose Will Host the 2024 Tony Awards (people.com) Hat Trick for Ariana De Bose, Ariana DeBose’s Hat Trick and Lempicka’s Opening Days (vulture.com) Bringing Cabaret Back to Broadway, Rebecca Frecknall Is Bringing ‘Cabaret’ Back to Broadway - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Shaina Taub on SUFFs, Shaina Taub on 'SUFFS' | All Of It | WNYC Sunset Boulevard to Broadway, Broadway transfer of West End ‘Sunset Boulevard’ will play the St. James Theatre (broadwaynews.com) Six and Antiracism, Opinion | On Broadway, ‘Centering’ Antiracism Is Delightful - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ...

By Bennett Liebman NYC Zoning Approvals for Casinos, NYC Zoning Approval Clears Way For Downstate Casino Proposals (playny.com) Planning Commission and Zoning for Casinos, Planning Commission approves new casino zoning (ny1.com) Gambling with Trump, A casino bidder gambles with Trump - POLITICO Delay in Casino Licensing, Gaming Commission suggests pushing casino licenses to 2025 (ny1.com) Dealy in Casino Licensing, Casino licensing decisions delayed until late 2025 - Newsday Delay in Casino Licensing, State won't decide on casino licenses for NYC area until 2025 -- pushing out likely opening by years (nypost.com) Suffolk OTB Sues ...

Climate Change Blog 55 On March 5, 2024, European Union’s climate monitoring organization, Copernicus Climate Change Service issued its finding that the world experienced the warmest February on record. It was 1.77C above the average February temperature in the preindustrial era from 1850-1900. It was also the ninth consecutive month of record temperatures. Taken together, the past 12 months have been the hottest 12 consecutive months on record: 1.56C above the average from 1850-1900. Global ocean temperatures in February were at an all-time high for any time of year as well. A natural El Niño weather pattern added to the warmth, but scientists believe that ...

By Giancarla Sambo Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News: Entertainment States Have Spent $25 Billion to Woo Hollywood. Is It Worth It? Dozens of states have lured film and TV production with financial incentives. Years after gutting its program during a budget crisis, Michigan wants to rejoin this race. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/arts/states-hollywood-film-tax-incentives.html Same Old Song: Private Equity Is Destroying Our Music Ecosystem Private equity — the ...

By Bennett Liebman Suffs Makes Feminism Sing, AMERICAN THEATRE | Shaina Taub: Making Feminism Sing in ‘Suffs’ Curious Theatre Company in Trouble, Curious Theatre Company in financial fight for its life | John Moore | Arts & Entertainment | denvergazette.com The Circus Comes to Broadway, Review: The circus comes to Broadway in Water for Elephants (timeout.com) Beauty Under the Big Top, ‘Water for Elephants’ Review: Beauty Under the Big Top - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Remembering Shows from Earlier in the Season, Let me tell you—the Tonys should remember shows from earlier this season (timeout.com) Drama at Catskill High, ...

By Bennett Liebman Suffolk Regional OTB Bonds, High-yield investors are in for a treat with Suffolk Regional OTB bond deal | Bond Buyer Zoning for NYC Casino, Proposal underway to enable casino development in New York City - POLITICO Hudson Yards Casino Unveiled, Hudson Yards casino plans unveiled – NBC New York Renderings for Related-Wynn, Related Companies unveil renderings of massive $12B NYC casino complex at Hudson Yards (nypost.com) Should New York City Have a Casino? Should New York City have a casino? (ny1.com) MGM Bullish on NY, MGM's Hornbuckle Bullish On New York, Open To UAE, Thailand (casino.org) MGM Asks for Zoning ...

By Lorena Guzmán-Díaz Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News Entertainment Alec Baldwin Seeks Dismissal of ‘Rust’ Manslaughter Indictment Lawyers for actor Alec Baldwin filed court papers seeking the dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter indictment against him related to the fatal shooting on the “Rust” movie set. They argued that prosecutors did not properly present evidence to the grand jury that could have supported his case. Baldwin's defense team denounced the prosecution's handling of the case, ...

By Barry Skidelsky On March 12th, the New York State Bar Association's Entertainment Arts and Sports Law section (EASL) sponsored " Symphony of Courage " -- a 3-part hybrid program (simultaneously live streamed by Zoom and held in-person at the NYC offices of Baker Hostettler) consisting of: (i) a Screening of a 30 minute documentary with the same title, (ii) a CLE program (with 1 hour of credit in Diversity, Inclusion and Bias), and (iii) a Networking Reception . The film chronicles the exodus from Afghanistan of nearly 300 music students and faculty after the Taliban's most recent rise to power there and the theocracy's re-imposition of severe ...

By Jessie Schuster Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Entertainment ‘Rust’ Armorer Hanna Gutierrez Reed Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Accidental Shooting A jury has decided that armorer Hanna Gutierrez, the woman responsible for handling weapons on the set of ‘Rust’, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Reed faces a sentence up to 18 months. https://variety.com/2024/film/news/rust-armorer-hannah-gutierrez-reed-involuntary-manslaughter-verdict-1235932812/ Charges Abruptly Dropped in ‘Hotel California’ Lyrics Trial A shocking decision to drop the case regarding the handwritten lyrics of “Hotel California” ...

By Giancarla Sambo Edited by Elissa D. Hecker Below, for your browsing convenience, the categories are divided into: Entertainment, Arts, Sports, Technology/Media, and General News: Entertainment ‘Road House’ Brawl: Amazon Used AI to Replicate Actors’ Voices During strike, Lawsuit Alleges R. Lance Hill, who wrote the screenplay for the 1989 cult movie, sued Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its parent, Amazon Studios, for copyright infringement and is seeking declaratory relief. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-02-27/amazon-sued-over-roadhouse-copyright-jake-gyllenhaal ‘Dark Secrets,’ ...