Supporters of Metropolitan Park, a proposed casino project next to Citi Field in Queens, are rallying to urge Senator Jessica Ramos to back the project. Mets owner Steve Cohen is pushing for an $8 billion casino development near Citi Field, facing opposition from a Queens lawmaker.
Sad to say that the Steve Cohen era of Mets ownership hasn't been very good. I hope it gets better!
“We deserve nice things.” In Steve Cohen’s world, that means a multi-billion dollar casino next to Citi Field. The main obstacle — a holdout Queens lawmaker. Hence, a rally in her district. https://t.co/n5bF4uJ3Qp
Queens coalition wants park rezoned for casino https://t.co/ryPH7dS1jI
Mets owner Steve Cohen makes hardball pitch for support for $8 billion casino project next to Citi Field https://t.co/hWH47CIMyQ https://t.co/wEcG0AvYmZ
There's new momentum behind New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's proposal to build a casino in the area around Citi Field, but it's far from being a done deal. @JessicaMooreTV reports. https://t.co/yJR7II4m2O
“We’re here to urge our Senator, Jessica Ramos, to listen to us.” Supporters of Metropolitan Park - Steve Cohen’s casino in the Citi Field Parking Lot - rally in Queens. “We deserve nice things!” https://t.co/HCD94oeYXw
Pro-casino leaders and business owners are rallying today at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights to push @jessicaramosqns to support the project with a park alienation bill https://t.co/rzurVSDs58 https://t.co/Qg9TVXXAGO