Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen is closer to realizing his $8 billion casino project near Citi Field following a crucial 54 to 5 Senate vote. While supporters highlight job creation and infrastructure improvements, opposition from local state Senator Jessica Ramos underscores community concerns, arguing the casino will overshadow local development needs. The bill's passage through the Senate follows an earlier Assembly vote and awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's approval, who has not taken a public stance on the matter or other casino proposals.
After decades of public neglect, it feels like the first serious proposal on the table is a casino. That is not the kind of development that my community deserves. Casinos may bring lights, but they also bring shadows.
The proposal would create thousands of jobs for local residents and opportunities for local small businesses, and provide over a billion dollars in transit, park, and other infrastructure improvements.
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