With state Sen. John Liu’s impending introduction of parkland alienation legislation that would allow Mets owner Steve Cohen to build a casino and entertainment complex in the Citi Field parking lot, it seems the billionaire’s grand plan has some momentum.
Liu announced Sunday he’ll back the proposal with the addition of a proposed pedestrian bridge connecting Willets Point to Downtown Flushing. That bridge, known as Skypark, will likely require additional approvals to be built; should that project not come to fruition, Cohen has signed a legally binding agreement to invest $100 million in infrastructure improvements for Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which is contingent on him getting a casino license. Liu told City & State that he plans to formally introduce the bill later this week.
But will Liu’s bill have legs?
