Tempers rose outside of a community meeting set up to provide information and to solicit input from the local community about a proposed casino in Coney Island.
Some people outside of the YMCA in Coney Island expressed frustrations and concerns that the proposed gambling venue, hotel and entertainment complex will not live up to the economic promise that its developer claims. Meanwhile, some others said that the community should welcome the proposed new investment.
Both sides held up signs supporting their arguments, and at various times, they argued, sometimes boisterously, while police stood by, just in case.
