Bill Keeps Proposed Citi Field Casino Project in Play

Bill keeps proposed Citi Field casino project in play

The new bill would change the permitted use of the land surrounding Citi Field.

Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen’s Citi Field casino bid clears major Albany hurdle

Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen is one step closer to getting his long-desired casino next to Citi Field in Queens after a key vote in the state Senate Tuesday.

Citi Field Casino Push Wins Permission to Build in Stadium’s Backyard

The plan from Mets owner Steve Cohen to build a casino on the parking lot next to Citi Field cleared another hurdle Tuesday as the State Senate approved so-called parkland alienation, which allows for development on the site if it is selected for a gaming license. The Queens project, dubbed Metropolitan Park, would turn the parking lot next to the stadium — which is technically state parkland — into a 50-acre entertainment complex that also incl…

Mets owner gets State Senate approval  to bid for casino

The State Senate approves changing the designation of a bit of park land, allowing Mets owner Steve Cohen to bid for a casino near Citi Field.

Mets Casino Project Advances As Cohen Shakes Up Front Office

The Mets continue to be in transition under Steve Cohen, parting ways with a key exec while progressing on their large-scale casino project.

State Senate Votes in Favor of Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park Plans

Updated Post: May 28 at 9:45 am On Tuesday, the New York State Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of legislation that would help Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International’s plans for Metropolitan Park become a reality. In a 54-5 vote, the Senate approved a parkland alienation bill that would reclassify the 50-acre parking lot outside Citi Field from public parkland to commercial property. The key legislation for Cohen’s $8 billion project to pro…