Duane Jackson has been operating a stand in Times Square, selling tourist wares, for more than three decades.

He has a potential new neighbor a massive casino in Times Square pitched by real estate developer SL Green, Roc Nation and Caesars.

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Eight developers are looking to get a casino license to operate in the New York City region

As part of their pitch, they're promising billions in community investment

Projects are proposing everything from transportation upgrades to new sports centers

"Now with the casino being here, and adding an extra layer of security, I think it's a good thing," Duane Jackson said.

He is supportive, saying it will bring him business, and he praises the more than $81 million the companies have committed to a security plan for the neighbo

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