Community Corner

Casino Debate Continues Amongst Residents

Mayor says board is exploring options and has made no decisions; many seniors believe latest consideration is just another delay tactic.

Will senior activities be held at the Garden City Casino?

Garden City trustees toured the facility earlier this month as they continue to explore options to better accommodate the village's senior population.

Many seniors have criticized the board for not moving forward with the Golf Club Lane senior center expansion project and see this latest consideration as just another "delay tactic."

Seniors and Casino members addressed trustees at this month's village board meeting, speaking out against the idea.

Lou Fasano, a member of a special committee appointed by the Casino to "deal with the issue," said members feel that "the right place for seniors in this room and seniors like myself are at Golf Club Lane."

Resident Ellen Moynihan of Brooke Street said most seniors she's spoken to believe this is just another delay tactic. "We expected, originally when we were told, that we would be in our expanded building on Golf Club Lane now. Instead we're discussing another site and we don't know when that consideration will be complete ... The frustration amongst seniors is building."

Mayor John Watras said the board is "exploring different scenarios" and not trying to delay anything.

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