Mets owner Steve Cohen's 'Metropolitan Park' plan has momentum, but don't bet on a Queens casino just yet

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There's new momentum behind New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's proposal to build a casino in the area around Citi Field, but it's far from being a done deal.

NEW YORK -- There's new momentum behind New York Mets owner Steve Cohen 's vision to transform the area around Citi Field in Queens . Borough leaders rallied outside State Sen. Jessica Ramos' office Monday and called on her to push legislation supporting the Metropolitan Park proposal, which includes a casino. 'This is a great project and Jessica we're calling out to you.

we want this for the green space, we want this because we deserve nice things,' said Saeeda Dunston, with Elmcor Youth and Adult Services. Metropolitan Park would also be home to a Hard Rock Casino, which is unacceptable to some. 'Imagine if a casino was being proposed for Central Park in Manhattan. None of those people living around the park would allow that,' said John Choe, with the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce.

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