Ramos blocked legislation months ago that would allow Cohen to build the entertainment complex. Jessica Ramos conducted a town hall on the project. The protest was held outside the Elmcor Louis Armstrong Recreation Center, where state Sen. His bid is one of nearly a dozen for one of the three coveted licenses from the state’s gaming commission that could go to the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester. The project is expected to create 15,000 jobs and 25 acres of public park space. It fuels gambling, addiction,” Joseph Jung, an organizer from Flushing Anti-Displacement Alliance, said.Įarlier this month, Mets owner Steve Cohen introduced an $8 billion plan to turn the adjacent parking lot land into a casino and entertainment center called “Metropolitan Park.” “I think there is a lot of research that shows that casinos are very harmful for our communities. Ramos has not made a decision yet on if she will approve the legislation at the legislative session in January.

Jessica Ramos held a town hall for her constituents to meet in groups to discuss ideas for or against the casino deal and options for the community

People rallied against a casino at Citi Field ahead of a town hall Monday evening.

Gambling casinos in this area