Tag: Metropolitan Park
Hard Rock casino coming to Queens carries high stakes for its working-class immigrant neighbors
For years, a vast slab of land in Queens has been neglected. Surrounding Citi Field, home of the Mets, most of it is taken up by parking... more
New York City: Construction prep underway for $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino in Queens
While the New York Mets lay the groundwork for their upcoming season in Florida, similar foundations are being laid for Steve Cohen’s... more
Construction prep underway for $8 billion Hard Rock casino in Queens
While the New York Mets lay the groundwork for their upcoming season in Florida, similar foundations are being laid for Steve Cohen’s... more
NYC casinos timeline: When will the first one open?
The future of gaming in the Big Apple lies in New York City. On Monday, all three New York City casino applicants were approved for... more
Gaming Commission licenses all three remaining NYC casino bids; Resorts World expansion could go live in March
The New York State Gaming Commission voted Monday afternoon to approve three downstate casinos in New York City, granting the green light... more
Breaking down the New York Gaming Facility Location Board’s casino selection document
It’s just about all over but for the screaming. Barring a stunning turn of events, all three applicants forwarded to the New York State... more
New York backs 3 new casinos, including at Mets stadium and a golf course Trump once ran
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is poised to get its first Vegas-style casinos, including one next to the home stadium of baseball’s New... more
NYC casino applicants make final pitches as state board tours proposed sites
They were high-stakes presentations to the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board — which will make its official recommendations on... more
New York City: Rally held in attempt to block new casino from opening near Citi Field
A rally was held in Queens in attempts to block a new casino from opening up. Opponents of the plan gathered in Flushing, near the site of... more
New York City: Metropolitan Park casino bid group signs agreement with city days after judge temporarily blocked deal
The Steve Cohen-led group behind the Metropolitan Park casino bid said Monday that it successfully signed a pre-development agreement with... more








