State Senator John Liu is backing a bill to allow Steve Cohen’s proposed casino complex near Citi Field, reviving the $8 billion Metropolitan Park project. The bill is needed to reclassify the parking lot as non-parkland, a move previously blocked by Senator Jessica Ramos. Liu claims he has enough legislative support, though Ramos remains opposed. The legislature has until June to pass the bill before casino license applications are due. Cohen’s plan includes a hotel, live music venue, food hall, and 20 acres of park space, contingent on securing a gaming license. Cohen and Hard Rock pledged $100 million for infrastructure.
State Senator John Liu
