The site is currently designated as parkland, which means Cohen would have to get the state legislature to pass a law and Gov. While it might be premature to call any of the proposals longshots, it’s been a long-held belief that two of the licenses would go to the existing racetracks in the area - one in Yonkers, which is under the corporate umbrella of MGM, and another at Aqueduct, which is also in Queens and operated by the Genting Group.Īqueduct, where horse racing will eventually give way to a mixed-use development, is a seven-mile drive from Cohen’s proposed site.
Metropolitan Park delivers on the promise of a shared space that people will not only want to come to and enjoy but can be truly proud of.”Ĭohen’s plan is one of at least 11 expected bids for New York‘s three downstate casino licenses. “When I bought this team, fans and the community kept saying we needed to do better. “It’s time the world’s greatest city got the sports and entertainment park it deserves,” Cohen told the Post. Cohen is partnering with Hard Rock International on the project, which would also feature 20 acres of green space and access to Flushing Bay.
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen flipped his hole cards over Tuesday, detailing his bid to bring a casino to Queens.Ĭalling it “Metropolitan Park” in honor of his team’s official name, the $8 billion plan calls for a casino, hotel, and music venue, according to the New York Post.
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