New York Consolidated Laws, Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law - PML § 1321-k. Zoning

2. (a) In addition, for any gaming facility located within the city of New York, all applicable zoning provisions shall be subject to the uniform land use review procedure pursuant to section one hundred ninety-seven-c of the New York city charter if such provisions would otherwise be applicable; and

(b) Any determination on whether gaming is a permissible use or activity or whether any other activity taken pursuant to the uniform land use review procedure shall not be subject to a mayoral zoning override, special permit process, or any other action or decision that preempts, circumvents, or supersedes the usual and customary local zoning process.