At least one supporter of the proposed Avenir casino in Hell’s Kitchen offered people $300 and a catered lunch to testify at Monday night’s public hearing. She is the daughter of a social media influencer who has been previously paid to promote Silverstein Properties and its Avenir project on his joint couple accounts, amNewYork has learned.

Jolie Nelsen, who spoke at the hearing as “Jolie,” invited about 10 people in a group message to appear before the Community Advisory Committee, promising payment in exchange for two-minute statements backing the $7 billion development planned for West 41st Street and 11th Avenue. Screenshots of the group message were provided to amNewYork on the condition of anonymity from a source.

It is not yet confirmed how many of those invited followed through

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