City Councilors Blame Mayor For Failed Casino Deal

The New Bedford casino project appears to be dead, after developer KG Urban Enterprises could not come to an agreement with the Mayor on their proposed waterfront casino.

Now the City Council is weighing in. Councilor At Large David Alves says the Mayor can't see beyond offshore wind...

Councilor Linda Morad says she's disappointed, but not surprized. Morad says its no secret the Mayor was opposed to a casino at the Cannon Street site. However...

Council President Brian Gomes said the failure by the Mayor to reach a deal with KG Urban is another disappointment for the City of New Bedford.

Mayor Mitchell said Friday he remains convinced that New Bedford's waterfront is not a good fit for a casino.