US EditionFlushing's Metropolitan Park Casino Proposal moves closer to review
- State Senator John Liu announced plans to introduce legislation for the Metropolitan Park casino development near Citi Field, aiming to transform parkland into commercial space and support Mets owner Steve Cohen's $8 billion project.
- Cohen and Hard Rock International have pledged $100 million for infrastructure improvements in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, highlighting their commitment to community benefits.
- Approval for the project is mixed, with support from many local officials but significant opposition from figures like State Senator Jessica Ramos, concerned about losing parkland for commercial use.
- Queens Borough President Donovan Richards expressed that the plan could bring 23,000 union jobs and much-needed investment to underserved areas in Northwest Queens.
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The approval of the construction of Metropolitan Park in the parking lot of the Citi Field baseball stadium, which includes a casino, has found an ally in Democratic State Senator John Liu. “I’m going to present legislation in Albany to reclassify 50 acres of asphalt in order to turn them into commercial property in [...]
NY senator backs Citi Field casino plan with Flushing Skypark proposal and $100M pledge
Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International have committed to fund a High Line-style bridge — or pay $100 million for Queens park improvements — under a new plan supported by State Sen. John Liu.
Flushing's Metropolitan Park Casino Proposal moves closer to review
FLUSHING, Queens (PIX11) -- Flushing’s Metropolitan Park Casino Proposal is one step closer to getting reviewed by the New York State Gaming Commission, with Senator John Liu showing his support for the project. Even though many believe this 50-acre transformation is a positive impact on the local economy, others think that a casino will make the quality of life worse, and instead of a casino, they should build a park or affordable housing. …
Queens pols and Mets’ owner pave the way for Flushing Skypark project
Mar. 30, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A prominent NYC politician called an ambitious park project near the Mets’ home field a home run for Queens on Sunday. State Sen. John Liu said during a press conference near Citi Field that legislation will be in the works to pave the way for the new Metropolitan Park casino development in Queens. The move would turn parkland near Citi Field into commercial space. More specifically, it will also help Mets …
Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8B casino project near Citi Field gets big boost from lawmaker with bill to build on parkland
Queens state Sen. John Liu announced Sunday he's going to bat for billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen's proposed $8 casino complex next to Citi Field, by introducing a bill to eliminate legal impediments.
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