Tag: Metropolitan Park
Plan for Hard Rock casino in Queens clears New York Senate hurdle, heads to governor
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to build a casino next to Citi Field took a step forward Tuesday as state lawmakers moved to clear... more
OPINION: A casino next to Citi Field in Queens will help many people
For decades, the parking lots surrounding Citi Field have represented a missed opportunity. The 50 acres of empty asphalt have divided our... more
New York Assembly passes bill clearing the way for Steve Cohen’s Hard Rock casino bid in Queens
They’re going all in. The state Assembly approved a measure Tuesday clearing the way for millionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen’s bid to... more
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