From marsh, to Moses, to Mets: A history of the site now eyed for Cohen’s casino or new park

From marsh, to Moses, to Mets: A history of the site now eyed for Cohen’s casino or new park

It 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.

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Cohen unveils $8 billion casino plan

Cohen unveils $8 billion casino plan

Nearly 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.

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Opinion: Steve Cohen is putting community first

Opinion: Steve Cohen is putting community first

“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.”

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