Yonkers casino developers pull bid, increasing odds for Queens plans

Yonkers casino developers pull bid, increasing odds for Queens plans

The chances of Queens one day being home to two casinos – and another right at its border – grew exponentially this week after MGM withdrew its bid to expand their racino into a casino in Yonkers.

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Metropolitan Park hearing ends abruptly after clash

Metropolitan Park hearing ends abruptly after clash

The final public hearing for Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to bring a casino to Northern Queens was ended abruptly on Tuesday by the state committee tasked with reviewing it after a clash between community members opposed to the project and the committee's top official.

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Resorts World details new casino pitch, but plays some cards close to the chest

Resorts World details new casino pitch, but plays some cards close to the chest

Resorts World New York City unveiled a slew of new details about its plans to transform its South Queens “racino” into what would be the largest casino in the United States last week.

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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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