New York State Senator Jessica Ramos from Queens has opposed the casino proposal by Mets owner Steve Cohen for a casino near Citi Field. Ramos stated that she will not introduce legislation for the Metropolitan Park casino, citing opposition from 75% of her constituents. Developers are determined to continue the fight despite the opposition.
The odds for a proposed Bronx casino could be getting dicey as local lawmakers resist permitting use of local park space — paralleling pushback that is complicating a gaming pitch for Queens. https://t.co/O32BNggsUt
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Mets owner Steve Cohen's plans for a parking lot casino at Citi Field are being met with opposition from New York state Sen. Jessica Ramos in Queens: “75% of my constituents have expressed that they do not wish to have a casino in our backyard." What's Cohen's next move? ⬇️
A New York state senator is trying to stop a multi-billion dollar casino proposal next to Citi Field in Queens, but as @AliBaumanTV explains, developers vow to keep on fighting for it. https://t.co/Jn3c55VPk9
A state senator from Queens is saying "no deal" to a casino in her district. Jessica Ramos released a statement Tuesday saying she will not introduce legislation that would pave the way for the Metropolitan Park casino proposed by Mets owner Steve Cohen. https://t.co/Jn3c55VPk9