Queens residents are united against the development of a casino in Metropolitan Park, primarily owned by billionaire Steve Cohen. Critics argue that while the project promises jobs and recreational amenities, it will ultimately harm the working-class community by increasing rents and encouraging gambling addiction. Displacement concerns are prevalent, as many fear rising living costs will push out small businesses and residents. Despite claims from supporters touting the benefits of the casino, community voices emphasize the potential negative impacts.
"The problem with casinos is that it's not a win-win situation. There's a winner, and there's a loser, and we all know that the house always wins."
"If Metropolitan Park is supposedly going to be making all of this money, where is that money coming from? It's coming off the backs of working class people who will become addicted to gambling because of this casino in their backyards."
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