Dueling Queens casino bidders unveil new models of proposals

Dueling Queens casino bidders unveil new models of proposals

The competing developers behind Resorts World New York City’s casino expansion project and Metropolitan Park almost simultaneously this month opened new models and visual representations of their projects to the public.

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With clock ticking, pols urge Ramos to bet on Cohen’s casino dreams

With clock ticking, pols urge Ramos to bet on Cohen’s casino dreams

A trio of lawmakers this week upped the peer pressure on State Senator Jessica Ramos to open the door for Mets owner Steve Cohen to build an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex in Corona.

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City Planning Commission passes casino zoning rule – won’t affect Queens proposals

 City Planning Commission passes casino zoning rule – won’t affect Queens proposals

A change to the city's zoning rules aimed at easing the path for developers hoping to build a casino in New York City was approved by the the City Planning Commission on Wednesday. The rule, which city officials say is vital to ensuring at least one state issued casino license makes it to the five boroughs, now heads to the City Council for final approval.

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Resorts World bets on casino expansion

Resorts World bets on casino expansion

The owners of Resorts World New York City in Southeast Queens unveiled their proposal for a massive casino expansion and entertainment complex on Thursday, marking the latest proposal soon to be officially submitted to the state’s Gaming Commission and the second planned for Queens.

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City proposal could expedite casino process

City proposal could expedite casino process

A proposal from the City Council and Adams administration released this week could potentially create a new zoning process for casinos in New York City, as several applicants hope to earn one of three new state casino licenses to bring a casino to the five boroughs. 

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