“We don’t expect everyone to support all our ideas, but that’s what this discussion is about,” said Cohen, who’s seriously considering bidding for one of three downstate casino licenses up for grab…
Mets owner Steve Cohen solicited input from Queens residents Saturday on how best to develop the area around Citi Field.Cohen is potentially vying for one of the three downstate casino licenses up for grabs.The Citi Field plan includes building a 25,000-seat stadium for the New York City Football Club, a hotel, and 2,500 units of affordable housing.
Some in attendance protested a casino project, pushing Cohen to back other projects like an amphitheater and building more community recreational space. “I’d rather not have a casino,” said Jeannine Williams of Flushing. “I’d like to see more greenspace, a link to the marina. I’m a biker. I want to see something pretty.”
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