Tag: Metropolitan Park
Mets owner Cohen clears key state legislative hurdle for $8B Hard Rock casino near Citi Field
Steve Cohen’s plan to build an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex in Queens next to Citi Field gained a key vote in Albany that... more
Two likely NYC-area casino bidders look to Albany for legislative help
With a deadline for downstate casino applications fast approaching, two likely bidders are trying to clear legal hurdles before applying.... more
Steve Cohen, Hard Rock NYC casino proposal now includes affordable housing in Queens
One outcome of a casino license for the proposed $8-billion Metropolitan Park project near Citi Field would be the development of an... more
NY senator backs Citi Field casino plan with Flushing Skypark proposal and $100M pledge
Queens State Sen. John Liu will back a plan that brings billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen’s proposal for a casino near Citi Field closer... more
NYC council overwhelmingly supports zoning changes for Steve Cohen’s Hard Rock casino bid near Citi Field
The City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favor of modifications to zoning regulations for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park... more
Pitch for casino near Citi Field heads to New York City Council; state approval uncertain
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8 billion plan to bring a casino to Citi Field’s parking lot will head to the City Council for a... more
New York City: Dueling Queens casino bidders unveil new models of proposals
While the fate of two dueling casino proposals in Queens will ultimately be decided by the state’s Gaming Commission, the groups behind... more
New York City: Queens neighbors, touting jobs and recreation, mostly back casino near Citi Field
Months after it appeared to hit a brick wall, a proposed $8 billion casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field in Queens seems to be... more
Queens residents to have their say on NYC casino proposal near Citi Field
Residents of Queens on Thursday get to weigh in on Metropolitan Park, a sprawling entertainment complex and casino eyed for property... more
Mets owner Steve Cohen unveils renderings of Citi Field casino and park proposal in Queens
Mets owner Steve Cohen has unveiled detailed new renderings of his proposed Metropolitan Park complex near Queens’ Citi Field — which... more