“Queens deserves better than 50 acres of asphalt. We deserve a realistic solution based on facts. We deserve Metropolitan Park, and all the environmental solutions that come with it.”
Read MoreNearly 69 percent of respondents to a new, “unscientific” survey from State Senator Jessica Ramos said they didn’t want a casino built in their neighborhood as Mets owner Steve Cohen continues his bid to bring one to Citi Field’s parking lot.
Read MoreThere were two sets of varying expectations resting on the shoulders of the New York Mets and their owner as the team kicked off its 2024 baseball season in Queens on Friday.
Read MoreState Senator Jessica Ramos said this week that she’s nearly ready to decide whether or not she’ll support New York Mets owner Steve Cohen in his bid to build a casino and entertainment complex on Citi Field’s parking lot.
Read MoreIt was marsh first. Since then, it’s been a hideout for Black Americans seeking freedom along the Underground Railroad, a dump and a lot of different parking lots. As Mets owner Steve Cohen bids to build a casino on Citi Field’s parking lot, take a look at the complicated history of the land he hopes to build it on.
Read More“We are convinced that Metropolitan Park is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our area of Queens.”
Read MoreWestern Queens was quite literally split over Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to bring a casino to Citi Field’s parking lot during a town hall hosted by State Senator Jessica Ramos.
Read MoreNearly a year after Steve Cohen first began asking Queens residents what they want to see built on the 50-acre parking lot surrounding Citi Field, the Mets owner on Tuesday unveiled his long-expected $8 billion proposal to bring a casino and entertainment complex to the far corner of Northwest Queens.
Read MoreAs NYCFC’s regular season comes to a close – fans and management look to the future, and potentially a home of their own.
Read MoreNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen may be all in on his desire to bring a casino to Western Queens – but the house is going to make him wait on his pay out.
Read MoreThe first phase of the Willets Point redevelopment is finally coming together.
Read MoreA majority of Queens residents are ready to go all-in on the plan to bring a casino to Citi Field, according to a new poll commissioned by the development group behind the plan.
Read More“No matter what, three new casinos are coming to New York City. And with sports betting apps always just a click away, it is clear that we need to find ways to address gambling addiction in not just our community but across the board. Steve Cohen and his team have directly engaged with us, and made it clear that they want to be our partners in finding solutions, which is more than can be said for any of the other proposed projects.”
Read MoreTwo miserable Mets fans find love. Mr. Met protests fossil fuel investments. A grandfather defends his baby grandson from being blamed for the Mets’ recent failures. It was all at the Mets’ home opener at Citi Field.
Read MoreA Queens lawmaker introduced legislation on Wednesday that would allow Mets owner Steve Cohen to build a casino on Citi Field’s parking lot.
Read More
Home / Law / Crime / Politics / Communities / Voices / All Stories / Who We Are / Terms and Conditions
