Cohen’s Queens Casino Project Clears Major Legislative Hurdle

A long-debated casino project near Citi Field gained momentum this week after the New York State Assembly approved legislation to rezone parkland for development. The bill, passed in a 138-7 vote, brings New York Mets owner Steve Cohen a step closer to realizing his $8 billion Metropolitan Park vision—a sprawling entertainment complex anchored by a casino, developed in partnership with Hard Rock International. […]

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May 14, 2025 - 08:35
Cohen’s Queens Casino Project Clears Major Legislative Hurdle

A long-debated casino project near Citi Field gained momentum this week after the New York State Assembly approved legislation to rezone parkland for development. The bill, passed in a 138-7 vote, brings New York Mets owner Steve Cohen a step closer to realizing his $8 billion Metropolitan Park vision—a sprawling entertainment complex anchored by a casino, developed in partnership with Hard Rock International. […]