Our concern is about crime," said LaFargue. The community event was a complete surprise to the President of the 3,000 member Manhattan Plaza Tenants Association.Īleta LaFargue vehemently opposes the casino bid and described today's food giveway as a Broadway song and dance show. "The true diverse New York City is gonna be in the casino representing you and in the community." "When you have black and brown ownership, then you are going to have a reflection of you," said Fat Joe. "We're really trying to ensure that we continue to fortify the Times Square area and give folks what they desperately need and that is financial relief during this time," said social justice advocate and IMPACT Strategies CEO Angela Rye. Those who showed up got a quick sales pitch about the economic benefits and employment opportunities, a meet-and-greet with entertainer Fat Joe, and a friendly request to sign a letter of support. The folks at Roc Nation, Caesars Palace and SL Green Realty, who hope to win the bid for a glitzy casino in Times Square, held an eight-hour free lunch and dinner buffet at The Purple Tongue for people who live and work in the area. HELL'S KITCHEN, Manhattan (WABC) - If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, then what happened Monday afternoon in Hell's Kitchen was a well-planned success.
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