The head of New York’s the powerful teachers’ union is flunking a proposal to put a casino in Times Square — in the heart of the beloved Broadway theater district.
“[A casino] would undermine the Theater District and dilute the distinctive power of Broadway, an industry that offers unique educational and career opportunities for our students,” United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew told The Post.
Mulgrew pointed out the Broadway League’s programs that provide students access to shows, such as Broadway Bridges, which seeks to give every public school 10th grader an opportunity to see a performance before graduation.
“Broadway is an educational goldmine for the children of our city, and it needs to be protected,” he said.
