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New York City is gambling on its future and riders’ wallets. New York Times Metro reporter Jeff Mays sits in for Sam Roberts to dig into the a recent state gambling board decision to greenlight three full-scale casinos in Queens and the Bronx, as reporter Matthew Haag explains whether the promised jobs and tax windfalls will really materialize or just cannibalize the New York City's local economy. Then, transit reporter Stefanos Chen joins the program to break down the MTA’s new civilian bus fare enforcement plan, what’s really driving fare evasion, and how it clashes with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s push for fast, free buses and a fairer system for working New Yorkers. From casino bets to bus budgets, this episode takes a hard look at who wins, who pays, and what’s next for the city’s economy and transit future.

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