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Corona

‘We don’t want this’: Metropolitan Park casino protesters rally one last time ahead of gaming commission vote

By Renee DeLorenzo

If granted a commercial gaming license in December, Resorts World will be able to expand its operations as soon as March 2026, tripling its workforce soon afterward.

Ozone Park

Resorts World’s official application called for standardized tax rate across New York casinos

By Shane O’Brien

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board approved both Queens casinos, alongside the Bally's proposal in the Bronx, in a unanimous vote Monday morning. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell.

Politics

Queens goes all in on casinos as Metropolitan Park, Resorts World receive green light from state’s Gaming Facility Location Board

By Shane O’Brien

If granted a commercial gaming license in December, Resorts World will be able to expand its operations as soon as March 2026, tripling its workforce soon afterward.

Politics

Resorts World projects that it will generate $2 billion in tax revenue for state education system by 2030

By Shane O’Brien

Speakers at Sunday's town hall criticized State Sen. John Liu for introducing parkland alienation legislation necessary for the progress of Metropolitan Park. Photo courtesy of Flushing Workers Center.

Politics

Over 200 attend ‘anti-casino’ town hall in Flushing, criticize Sen. Liu over support of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien

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Flushing

Metropolitan Park submits supplemental application, forecasts $33B in tax revenue over 30 years

By Shane O’Brien

If granted a commercial gaming license in December, Resorts World will be able to expand its operations as soon as March 2026, tripling its workforce soon afterward.

Politics

Resorts World submits supplemental application as casino race narrows to 3 following MGM’s withdrawal

By Shane O’Brien

Protesters voiced their concerns about the proposed Metropolitan Park development at Corona Plaza on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Politics

More than 100 protest against CAC’s unanimous vote in favor of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

Renderings for the planned Resorts World integrated resort in South Ozone Park.

South Ozone Park

Resorts World earns CAC approval, moves toward final hurdle in bid to win state gaming license

By Shane O’Brien

Resorts World New York City received its last major land use approval from the state for its proposed $5.5 billion expansion into an integrated resort at Aqueduct.

South Ozone Park

Resorts World granted key land use approval from state for $5.5B expansion if granted commercial gaming license

By Bill Parry

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News

Metropolitan Park team officially submits application to New York State ahead of deadline

By Shane O’Brien

Hard Rock

Hard Rock CEO outlines vendor opportunities for $8B Metropolitan Park casino project

By Shane O’Brien

News

Resorts World NYC unveils Experience Center, showcasing $5 billion casino redevelopment vision

By Athena Dawson

casino

Sen. Ramos delivers potential death blow to Mets owner’s dream of a casino alongside Citi Field

By Bill Parry

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Mets owner Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park plan commits over $1B in community benefits if casino gets green light from state

By Bill Parry

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Queens lawmaker to host third town hall on proposed Citi Field casino bid on Wednesday evening

By Bill Parry

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Corona

Hard Rock International CEO pitches Metropolitan Park opportunity with Queens business community

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Rolling the dice: A closer look at the 10 contenders seeking lucrative New York casino licenses

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Flushing

Flushing community members rally against plan to build casino near Citi Field

By Carlotta Mohamed

Flushing

Hundreds of Queens residents attend ‘visioning session’ to discuss development plans at Citi Field

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Arts & Entertainment

Resorts World NYC ‘excited’ at prospect of landing full casino license included in the state budget

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Op-Ed: Gaming is already here, now let’s make it count

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Politics

A full casino license for Resorts World New York City would be ‘a boon’ for the local community, Queens leaders say

By Bill Parry

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