Coney Island casino and resort: First look at name, renderings

NEW YORK - The name and renderings for a potential casino, resort and entertainment venue on Coney Island were exclusively revealed on Good Day New York. 

Former New York City council member Robert Cornegy, who is currently working on the Coney Island casino bid, announced the name as "The Coney."

"We're really excited," Cornegy said. "Obviously, brining economic development and brining jobs and opportunity to that portion of Brooklyn that has been so underserved is an incredible component to the project."

Cornegy says they have some great partners behind it. 

"Having the businesses and counting on those businesses to hire from the local community is really the component that makes us different," Cornegy said.

Cornegy says no one will be displaced, including the small mom-and-pop shops.

"Allowing them to operate year-round, we believe, will give them the boost, or the shot in the arm they need," Cornegy said.

Cornegy says he hopes to have a final answer on the bid in a few months.