ALBANY-The latest deal struck between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and a Native American tribe over gaming issues has substantially cut down the number of locations a casino could be built upstate if a Constitutional Amendment this November eventually approves full-fledged casino gaming here.

MIAMI-In what has become a bitter legal battle between Marriott International and the owners of the Eden Roc hotel in Miami Beach, Marriott officials announced on Thursday its Renaissance Hotels division will give up management of the hotel effective July 11.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC-The Winston-Salem City Council will now debate the merits of establishing an entertainment district here now that the City-County Planning Board approved the plan on Thursday.

TALLAHASSEE, FL-Although details are still sketchy, Amazon has reached an agreement with the Scott administration that will bring 3,000 jobs to the state.

MINNEAPOLIS-The $400-million mixed-use redevelopment plan by locally-based Ryan Cos. was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Stadium Implementation Committee on Thursday.

HACKENSACK, NJ-Bergen County officials expect to break ground on its new Justice Center complex that will cost approximately $115 million to build by this August.

PHILADELPHIA-The owner of 1601 Market St. here is pursuing a plan to expand retail at its property, although it is significantly smaller than its original idea floated back nearly five years ago.

STATE COLLEGE, PA-Shaner Hotel Group reports it has formed Shaner Hospitality Finance, LLC with an initial capitalization of $100 million.