Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue told THE CITY last week that she was unaware of any parking lot plans at Citi Field: “I don’t know about Steve Cohen and his dealings,” she said. Credit: Rendering via Credit Queens FutureĪ spokesperson for City Hall said late Monday that city zoning changes and state parkland alienation are independent approvals and “there is no legal connection between the timelines for one and another.”Ĭohen was the top donor to Mayor Eric Adams during his 2021 mayoral campaign, doling out $1.5 million to the Strong Leadership political action committee that supported him. The group Queens Future put out their proposed plans for development around Citi Field. The stall in Albany hasn’t stopped the Mets from moving forward with development plans. Assemblymember Jeff Aubry (D-Queens) has introduced a related bill, specifically naming Cohen’s New Green Willets lobbying group.īut that bill requires matching legislation from the area’s representative in the State Senate, Democrat Jessica Ramos - who has said she needs to hear more from the community before introducing anything. Getting Ahead of Himself?Ĭohen’s casino dreams in Flushing still need state authorization to hand over the land since it’s technically a park. Vornado recently backed out of its plans to build a casino near Penn Station. to build a casino in Times Square - backed hip-hop luminaries like Jay-Z and Fat Joe. Other organizations and companies vying for the license include Genting Group’s Resorts World in Ozone Park, Queens, and a proposal from SL Green Realty Corp. State officials could dole out up to three new licenses for casinos in the southern parts of New York, which includes New York City, Long Island and Westchester County.

“We have the opportunity to turn the 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field, right across the creek from downtown Flushing, into things we need,” Peter Tu, a senior advisor to the Flushing Chinese Business Association, said in the release.

The blueprint comes after months of public “visioning sessions” and the statement from Cohen and crew included support from community leaders, who touted economic opportunities.

Queens Assemblyman Lobs Bill to Help Mets Owner’s Casino Swing.

Adams Open to Mets Owner Steve Cohen’s Pitch for Citi Field Casino and Willets Point Makeover.

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