The New York State Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill allowing for the transformation of a significant portion of Citi Field's parking lot into Metropolitan Park, an ambitious $8 billion entertainment complex featuring a casino. The legislation, passed 54-5, enables the reclassification of parkland to commercial property, facilitating various developments including a public park, dining options, and a revamped subway station. The project is touted to create 23,000 jobs and generate $1 billion in community benefits, amidst some local opposition.
The New York State Senate voted 54-5 in favor of reclassifying 50 acres of Citi Field's parking lot into commercial property, allowing for Metropolitan Park's development.
Plans for Metropolitan Park include a casino, a 25-acre public park, shops, restaurants, and improvements to local transit, expected to create 23,000 jobs.
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