In a groundbreaking move that has the potential to change the lives of thousands of homeless mothers in New York City, former city council speaker Christine Quinn has thrown her support behind a proposal to bring a casino to the Hudson Yards development on the west side of Manhattan.
Quinn, who now serves as the president and CEO of Women in Need (WIN), a leading provider of shelter and supportive housing for homeless women and their families, believes that the casino could provide much-needed jobs and economic opportunities for the city’s most vulnerable population.
“The reality is that many homeless mothers are struggling to make ends meet and provide for their families,” Quinn said in a statement. “By bringing a casino to Hudson Yards, we have the opportunity to create thousands of jobs that could lift these women out of poverty and give them a chance to build a better future for themselves and their children.”
The proposal to bring a casino to Hudson Yards has been met with mixed reactions from the community. Some residents and business owners are excited about the potential economic boost that a casino could bring to the area, while others are concerned about the social impact of gambling on vulnerable populations.
Despite the controversy surrounding the proposal, Quinn remains steadfast in her belief that the casino could be a game-changer for homeless mothers in the city.
“We understand that there are concerns about the negative effects of gambling, but the reality is that many homeless mothers are already struggling to make ends meet and provide for their families,” Quinn said. “By providing them with stable and well-paying jobs, we have the opportunity to give them a chance to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future for themselves and their children.”
Quinn’s support for the casino proposal has garnered attention from local lawmakers and community leaders, who see it as a potential solution to the city’s growing homelessness crisis.
“We applaud Christine Quinn for her courage in standing up for homeless mothers and their families,” said Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. “In a city with such vast wealth and resources, it is unacceptable that so many women and children are living on the streets or in shelters. We must do everything we can to provide them with the support and opportunities they need to thrive.”
As the debate over the casino proposal continues, Quinn remains hopeful that it will ultimately be approved and implemented, bringing much-needed economic relief to homeless mothers in the city.
“We cannot stand idly by while so many women and children are struggling to survive,” Quinn said. “It is time for us to come together as a community and support initiatives that will lift these families out of poverty and give them a chance to create a better life for themselves. The casino at Hudson Yards could be the answer we’ve been looking for.”