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COMING IN THIS WEEK’S BUSINESS PRESS

FIXER UPPER: The new owner of Binion's Hotel and Gambling Hall is hoping to revitalize the downtown property and return it to some of its Old Vegas glory.

MEXICAN HAT DANCE: El Sombrero Café serves traditional Mexican fare and upholds a tradition of friendly service.

EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT: John R. Bailey, state athletic commission chairman and local attorney, discusses his dream of flying and love of boxing.

THIS WEEK'S LIST: Las Vegas stage shows.

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The Las Vegas City Council has given preliminary approval to an agreement to build a new $150 million City Hall building on First Street between Lewis and Clark avenues, even while the city is cutting services and not filling open positions. Mayor Oscar Goodman and the other council members said the new project and related developments would spur new development and job creation in the downtown area.

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