State Sen. Jessica Ramos voted against the $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino project legislation, expressing disappointment in the Senate's approval. As one of only five dissenters, she cited community opposition and a strong commitment to principle. Originally introduced by Sen. John Liu, the bill reclassifies city parkland adjacent to Citi Field for commercial development. The project promises 23,000 jobs and $1 billion in benefits, including a new public park and various amenities, despite concerns over transforming public spaces into commercial properties.
Despite the State Senate's majority approval for the parkland alienation legislation for the Metropolitan Park casino, Senator Ramos stood against it due to community opposition.
Ramos emphasized her principle stance against the transformation of public parkland into commercial property, showcasing her commitment to represent her constituents' views.
With ambitious plans in place, including a 25-acre public park and significant economic benefits, the upcoming Metropolitan Park project aims to reshape Queens substantially.
The approval process, where only five lawmakers voted against, highlights the contentious nature of developments affecting designated public parkland amid community concerns.
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