Metropolitan Park Archives – QNS

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.

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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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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

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Metropolitan Park receives unanimous CAC approval as 4 projects move forward in race for 3 downstate licenses

By Shane O’Brien

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Op-ed | Metropolitan Park puts community first

By Kenny Cohen II

ssembly Member Jessica González-Rojas pictured with city and state elected officials, supporters, and neighbors at her Senate race fundraiser at the Queensboro. Photo: Kisha Bari/González-Rojas campaign.

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González-Rojas picks up high-profile endorsements after officially launching campaign for Ramos’ Senate seat

By Shane O’Brien

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

By Shane O’Brien

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Ramos disappointed by Senate vote but ‘stands on principle’ in opposing Metropolitan Park casino parkland bill

By Shane O’Brien

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Metropolitan Park receives green light from State Senate, a significant step toward downstate license bid

By Shane O’Brien

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

By Shane O’Brien

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Op-ed: Metropolitan Park will Supercharge Flushing Small Businesses

By Hyun T. Lee, President of Korean American Association of Queens and small business owner

Erycka Montoya, a self-described straphanger, has made improved public transport one of her priorities in the campaign for Council District 21.

Politics

District 21 candidate Erycka Montoya leads progressive push in race to replace Francisco Moya

By Shane O’Brien

Renderings for a new affordable housing development in Corona proposed by the team behind Metropolitan Park.

Metropolitan Park casino team unveils plan for 450-unit affordable housing complex in Corona

By Shane O’Brien

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Community groups criticize Sen. Liu for backing Metropolitan Park casino bill

By Shane O’Brien

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Sen. Liu and Mets owner Cohen outline $8B plan for Flushing Skypark and new pedestrian bridge as part of Metropolitan Park project

By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team

Sandro Navarro stands at the intersection of 84th Street and 37th Avenue at the border of Council District 21.

Politics

City Council candidate Sandro Navarro outlines priorities for District 21 seat

By Shane O’Brien

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City Council votes overwhelmingly in favor of $8B Metropolitan Park casino zoning changes

By Shane O’Brien

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Queens BP Donovan Richards recommends conditional approval of $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal

By Shane O’Brien

Michael Sullivan, chief of staff to Steve Cohen, delivers a Metropolitan Park presentation to CB 3 on Thursday night. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Queens CB 3 approves zoning changes for $8 billion Metropolitan Park development amid heated debate

By Shane O’Brien

Left to right: Laura Siciliano, Queens Together; Pei Wei, co-owner Zaab Zaab; Urgen Sherpa, Chhaya; Jonathan Forgash, Executive Director, Queens Together; Congresswoman Grace Meng; Tashi Dechen, co-owner Khampa Kitchen; Michael Fuquay, owner The Queensboro; Loycent Gordon, owner Neir's Tavern Queens Together’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Feeds Families in Need

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Queens Together launches new Neighbor to Neighbor program to support families in crisis with food and aid

By Shane O’Brien

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Mets owner Steve Cohen unveils renderings of Citi Field casino and park proposal in Queens

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Mets to hold celebration of diverse culture of Queens at Citi Field Aug. 13 and 14

By Ethan Marshall

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