Core Twelve 9/15/25 Core Twelve 9/15/25

Bet on a casino for Manhattan’s Far West Side

New York is grappling with the overlapping crises of housing affordability, economic instability, and uneven neighborhood development.

Core Twelve 8/18/25 Core Twelve 8/18/25

The Casino Race Heats Up in Hell’s Kitchen with Appointments, Presentations — and Questions [from W42ST.nyc]

The battle for casino licenses stepped up a gear yesterday, as local elected officials named their representatives to powerful Community Advisory Committees — and the team behind The Avenir faced a two-and-a-half-hour public meeting in Hell’s Kitchen.

Core Twelve 8/18/25 Core Twelve 8/18/25

Jackpot for Foodies? Silverstein’s Casino Bets on Star Chefs and Hell’s Kitchen Favorites [from W42ST.nyc]

Neapolitan pizza, Colombian empanadas, pastrami piled high — and a wine list curated by one of Hell’s Kitchen’s most beloved sommeliers.

Core Twelve 8/18/25 Core Twelve 8/18/25

Silverstein adds 2,000 apartments to sweeten casino proposal for Manhattan’s west side [from 6sqft NYC]

Silverstein Properties said it would develop more than 2,000 apartments through office-to-residential conversions on Manhattan’s west side if its casino bid is awarded a license.

Core Twelve 8/18/25 Core Twelve 8/18/25

The Avenir To Commit $400 Million For Community Partnerships With NYC Casino Bid [from Casino Reports]

The Avenir, one of eight applicants vying for three downstate casino licenses to be awarded by the New York Gaming Facility Location Board, announced Monday a $400 million commitment to community partnerships.

Diana Szorc 7/1/25 Diana Szorc 7/1/25

The Avenir Announces $400 Million Community Partnership Through Proposed Mixed-Use Casino Complex on Manhattan’s Far West Side

Community partners include Win, Hudson Guild, Covenant House New York & Rethink Food. 20-year investment will provide accessible and supportive services to the local community.

Diana Szorc 6/26/25 Diana Szorc 6/26/25

Silverstein Properties to Expand its Collaboration with Metro Loft Developers to Deliver More Than 2,000 Apartments Through Office to Residential Conversions as Part of its Avenir Project

Metro Loft – New York City’s leading conversion specialist – partners with Silverstein Properties on mixed income plan that will include more than 500 permanently affordable apartments on Manhattan's West Side

Diana Szorc 6/20/25 Diana Szorc 6/20/25

The Avenir Announces Hyatt as Hospitality Brand for Proposed Mixed-Use Casino Complex on Manhattan’s Far West Side

The mixed-use casino complex will feature a Destination by Hyatt hotel, perfectly situated to drive increased convention business and foot traffic to the Javits Center.

Diana Szorc 6/9/25 Diana Szorc 6/9/25

Local And National Restaurant Partners Revealed For The Avenir, The Proposed Mixed-Use Casino Complex On Manhattan's Far West Side

Proposed entertainment complex would feature dining options designed by world-renowned Danny Meyer / Union Square Hospitality Group and Stephen Starr / STARR Restaurant Group.

Diana Szorc 5/27/25 Diana Szorc 5/27/25

New Design Revealed for The Avenir, The Proposed Mixed-Use Complex on Manhattan's Far West Side

Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture and Steelman Partners, the building will rise 785 feet and feature a 1,000-room luxury hotel, restaurants, a food hall, and a first-class gaming facility.

Diana Szorc 5/13/25 Diana Szorc 5/13/25

Silverstein Properties Announces Partnership with Rush Street Gaming for Avenir Project on Manhattan’s Far West Side

Rush Street brings more than 25 years of destination casino development and operating experience to the planned mixed-use complex on Manhattan’s Far West Side, including Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady, NY.

Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment will remain a partner, advisor and investor in the project.