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“The bottom line from our local impact report is that there is the capacity, from a traffic and infrastructure standpoint, for a casino at Station Square.”
Abe Naparstek
“This is about property tax relief. We're going to raise over $100 million more per year.”
“We do not feel it's appropriate to make specific comments about that in the media.”
“Our competitors and the state underestimated the depth of this market. We think it's a better market. We think Pittsburgh can bring in tourists from all over the country. Pittsburgh has the ability to do a lot better than what people are giving it credit for.”
“We need to know if the Penguins are participating or not. The Penguins need to put money into this plan. It's a plan for the Penguins. They need to take the first step and make a commitment to the city.”
“We're waiting for the Penguins to respond.”
“We believe that the plan put forth by public officials ensures that the Penguins will have the opportunity to stay in Pittsburgh. What we need to hear from [the team] is a commitment to stay in Pittsburgh.”
