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New York State authorized the bidding of the three remaining casinos as part of the approved State budget.  These casinos will be located on Long Island, in New York City, or in the Counties of Westchester or Rockland.  It is likely that two existing facilities – Resorts World at Aqueduct Racetrack and Empire City at Yonkers Raceway – will be granted full casino licensure.  But neither is guaranteed and the third location is open for bidding.  Gaming and Lottery [...]

Scott Fein, Partner with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, is the Editor-in-Chief of the recently published book Immigration: Key to the Future — The Benefits of Resettlement to Upstate New York.   The book examines how refugees contribute to and even rejuvenate their communities by offsetting demographic and economic decline through paying taxes, rebuilding housing stock, opening new businesses, and taking unfilled jobs.  Through extensive research, the authors see refugees as [...]

Scott Fein, Senior Partner, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, is the 2021 recipient of the Jonathan Lippman Pro Bono Award presented by the 50+ Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association.  The award recognizes dedicated senior members of the legal profession who have generously provided pro bono service in New York.  Mr. Fein will receive his award on January 28 during the N.Y.S. Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. “Scott Fein is a fierce champion of the [...]