NEW YORK — Willets Point in Queens is undergoing transformation with construction underway on the city's first Major League Soccer stadium. Soon, development could multiply, as a nearby casino complex proposal picks up steam.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park would cost $8 billion and include a casino, athletic facilities, and a Hard Rock Hotel.
"It will move Queens forward"
The proposal hit an obstacle months ago when the district's State Senator Jessica Ramos announced her opposition. Now, it's gaining momentum after a four-hour public hearing and a stamp of approval from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.