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Rally Held in Attempt to Block New Casino From Opening Near Citi Field
Opponents say the casino project threatens working-class Queens neighborhoods despite promises of 23,000 union jobs and $1 billion in community benefits, state board to decide soon.
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Anti-casino rally in Flushing draws hundreds in protest of casino developer, Gov. Hochul and Sen. Liu – QNS
An anti-casino rally drew nearly a thousand protesters, who gathered in front of the Queens Public Library, in Flushing, on Nov. 16 demanding state Sen. John Liu and Gov. Kathy Hochul withdraw their support of a proposed casino development next to Citi Field. The casino proposal is part of the Metropolitan Park project aimed at transforming 50 acres of Citi Field parking lot into an entertainment complex that would feature not only the casino bu…
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