Cheng, Zhu and the others who were arrested are among a group of gamblers who were enticed to play at Foxwoods' new high-stakes casino, the Club Newport International. The nonprofit Coltsville Heritage Park organization has owned the property for the past year. Officials say crews should begin cleaning and repairing the famous blue Russian-style dome on the old gun factory by early next week. Initial renovation on the dome is expected to be completed by Labor Day weekend. Other renovation plans are on hold until funding comes through.
Officials plan to build new apartments, offices and a museum in the building.
North Carolina-based Coltec Industries Inc., a descendant of the Colt gun making company, plans to pay for part of the renovations. Private and government financing is also expected to foot some of the bill. Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem Alvin Brooks wants to know how to save children and teen-agers from the abyss of addictive gambling. I see it on the streets every day. They have dice in their pockets.