The proposal to build a casino across from Citi Field in Queens may have the upper hand as New York narrows in on awarding three downstate casino licenses.
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who opposes building a casino anywhere in New York City, said the plan led by New York Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen has “a very good shot” at being approved, despite inherent risks.
There have been no decisions on which casino bids will be awarded a license, but it stands to reason that two could go to Yonkers Raceway and Aqueduct in Queens, since both already have racinos. That would leave one license for a handful of new casino bids in the downstate region, mostly in New York City, including Coney Island, Times Square, Manhattan’s East Side and Citi Field.
