SL Green's Marc Holliday Denied Public Comment After Times Square Casino Rejection
After a contentious vote, SL Green's CEO is shut down from speaking at a hearing regarding their failed casino proposal in Times Square.
After months of attempting to win public support for their $5.4 billion casino project in Times Square, SL Green Realty has officially been rejected by the Community Advisory Committees in a 4-2 vote on Wednesday.
Despite the rejection, SL Green CEO Marc Holliday attempted to speak at the hearing, but was quickly shut down by the commission who stated they were not accepting public comments. After the meeting ended, Holliday expressed his frustration with the committee members, specifically those appointed by the mayor and governor who were the only yes votes.
"What you did here..." Holliday said before being cut off by the committee chair.
This rejection comes after two years of SL Green's efforts to gain approval for their casino project, which would have been located in the heart of Times Square. The proposal was met with strong opposition from community members and elected officials, who cited concerns about the potential negative impact on the surrounding area.
Despite SL Green's disappointment, the rejection is seen as a win for those who opposed the casino project and their efforts to protect the integrity of Times Square as a cultural and entertainment hub.
Originally reported by The Real Deal.
https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/09/17/cac-rejects-sl-green-casino/