The most powerful New York City Democrat in the state Senate endorsed legislation on Tuesday that would allow billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen to submit a bid to open an $8 billion casino complex next to Citi Field.
“I support it,” said Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, who represents the western Queens neighborhoods of Astoria and Long Island.
The bill, which passed the state Assembly last week, would redesignate the vacant lots around Citi Field designated from parkland for commercial use.
Gianaris’ backing of the bill strongly indicates the measure can pass the Senate.
