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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We asked, you answered: Here’s what Queens loves about Queens

We asked, you answered: Here’s what Queens loves about Queens

The Eagle asked community leaders, friends and strangers on the internet to share their special places in Queens, a project that celebrates what makes the World’s Borough the greatest place in the city.

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