The New York State Senate approved a bill allowing Mets owner Steve Cohen to submit a bid for a casino near Citi Field. The legislation permits the change of park land designation for an $8 billion casino development by Cohen and Hard Rock International. However, it does not guarantee a casino license, as winners will be chosen by the end of the year. Despite substantial opposition from local Sen. Jessica Ramos, the bill passed with a decisive 54-5 vote, reflecting political dynamics and community concerns.
The Senate swiftly and overwhelmingly voted to approve the land-use bill - 54-5 - allowing Cohen to bid for a casino license near Citi Field.
Sen. Jessica Ramos expressed that a casino 'is not the kind of development my community deserves,' highlighting community concerns about the future.
The legislation allows Cohen to bid for a casino license; however, it doesn't guarantee he will win one of the three available licenses.
Sen. John Liu emphasized that failing to pass the bill would have halted the project even before bids were submitted.
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