The first public hearing on a proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square drew heated debate, with supporters touting job creation, while critics, including Broadway leaders, warned of increased congestion and crime.

Members of the public will have an opportunity Wednesday to sound off on a potential casino coming to the heart of New York City.

Will a new Times Square casino bring a lot of new jobs to Midtown, or will it displace existing workers? That debate was front and center as the proposal faced a key public hearing on Wednesday. It was a full house at the Caesars Palace Community Advisory Committee hearing on the east side of Manhattan