Hard Rock Hotel and Casino proposed for N.Y.

Hardly a glance was given at the little town of Rensselaer, New York, when casino developers started making plans for the four casino licenses put up for grabs by state lawmakers. But, my, how that has changed.
In just a few short weeks, a casino proposed by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to be built at DeLaet’s Landing on the Hudson River has been developing momentum.
“Nobody gave the city of Rensselaer a chance,” Mayor Dan Dwyer told timesunion.com. “I’m happy we pulled it off.”
Well, they still don’t have a license for the $150 million to $200 million facility to be built on a 24-acre site, where Rensselaer High School once stood. But that could be in the works.
“I believe we will be successful and hope New York State will select us,” said Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International, the development division for the Seminole Nation’s gaming expansions.
But, Rensselaer has competition for the license. Others seeking it are developers who have chosen sites in Schenectady, East Greenbush, Schoharie County and a location at Thruway Exit 27.
This will be one of four licenses authorized by the recent gambling expansion law.
Proponents have until the end of the month to file their plans.