The proposed $8 billion casino project at Citi Field, backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock Entertainment, promises local jobs and a "Taste of Queens" food hall.
State Senator Jessica Ramos raised concerns over the casino, highlighting the potential loss of green space, while Borough President Donovan Richards argued it would boost the area significantly.
Developers are intensely competing for the sole casino license in the city, which has led to controversy surrounding multiple proposed projects, including a $12 billion complex in Hudson Yards.
The proposed Metropolitan Park would enhance the area's infrastructure and local offerings with five acres of athletic fields, cycling paths, and improved subway accessibility, but faces public scrutiny.
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