""We're not going to be denied our day in court to pursue justice due to a technicality," said Jack Hu, an anti-casino organizer. "I think the judge is mistaken here.""
"Petitioners, members of the Queens Anti-Casino Coalition and local residents spoke out against the project citing concerns over gambling addiction, alienation of public land, Cohen's moral character, and what they claimed was an unjust hearing process."
"During a press conference earlier Wednesday, petitioners said the goal of the lawsuit is to overturn the license through an Article 78 proceeding, and they are seeking a temporary restraining order to block any work on the development."
Opponents of the Metropolitan Park casino filed a lawsuit against the NYS Gaming Commission for granting gaming licenses. They allege the commission did not conduct public hearings fairly and failed to consider the moral character of the applicants. The lawsuit was dismissed by Hon. Nicholas Moyne, who stated New York County was not the proper venue. Petitioners plan to file a Motion to Reargue and may pursue further legal action if dismissed again. Their goal is to overturn the license and block development due to concerns over gambling addiction and the hearing process.
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