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Queens Chronicle: CB 6 Votes to Approve Met Park
November 16, 2024 | Queens Chronicle
Community Board 6 on Wednesday voted 32-6 in favor of the land use actions that would enable Mets owner Steve Cohen’s proposed Metropolitan Park plan.
Queens Chronicle: On One Condition: CB 6 on Met Park
November 15, 2024 | Queens Chronicle
The $8 billion proposal would transform the 50 acres of asphalt surrounding Citi Field into a mixed-use development including a gaming facility, music hall, hotel, convention center, parking, green space and other amenities.
Queens Chronicle: CB9 Votes to OK Met Park Proposal
November 14, 2024 | Queens Chronicle
Community Board 9 on Tuesday became the first in Queens to approve city map and zoning text amendments for Metropolitan Park, an $8 billion mixed-use development proposal that would transform the 50 acres of asphalt surrounding Citi Field into a sports and entertainment complex, complete with a Hard Rock casino and open space.
Queens Chronicle: Met Park lauded at CB 9 public hearing
October 25, 2024 | Queens Chronicle
“What chambers of commerce do is promote jobs and careers and get people working,” said Tom Grech, the president and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, “And that’s what this is all about.”
Empire Report: Strong Community Support For Met Park
April 2, 2024 | ER
In terms of the top benefits, the most popular are park & recreation space, and the employment opportunities. Overall, every element of the project – including the Hard Rock hotel with a live music venue and casino gaming – enjoys strong majority support in SD-13 and boroughwide.
Statement From Council Member Moya
March 28, 2024 | ER
Corona, NY– I have built my career in public service serving the people of Queens and working to address the economic needs of my community while preserving and improving every resident’s quality of life.
Mets owner Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park plan commits over $1B in community benefits if casino gets green light from state
February 12, 2024 | X
“The Queens Chamber of Commerce is fully behind the Metropolitan Park plan for three reasons — Jobs, jobs and jobs,” Queens Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Grech said.
Coalition for Queens Advancement: ‘A once-in-a-generation opportunity for Queens
February 6, 2024 | QDE
We all want to see a thriving Queens. We want our neighbors and friends to be able to build their careers and businesses right here. We want more open community spaces where we can get together. And we want greater connection and accessibility across our neighborhoods.
Union to Senator Ramos: ‘Make Metropolitan Park a Reality’
February 2, 2024 | ER
Seven unions including Laborers’ Local 79, the Transport Workers Union and the District Council of Carpenters, along with the Building Trades Employers’ Association, wrote to Ramos to express their “emphatic support” for the proposed $8 billion sports and entertainment complex.
More than 100 Queens Restaurants Join Metropolitan Park’s CommUNITY Passport Program
January 30, 2024 | ER
QUEENS, NY – Metropolitan Park, the visionary plan to transform the 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field into a revolutionary sports and entertainment park, today announced that more than 100 local Queens restaurants and businesses signed up for its CommUNITY Passport program.
Townhall on Metropolitan Park Proposal
December 4, 2023 | IBEW
A group of Local 3 members from the Allied Club of Queens attended the meeting and participated in working groups to make sure the voices of union members were not only heard but listened to. Following the working groups, Local 3 “A” journeyman wireman Kenneth Cohen and “M” journeyman Edwin Guaman delivered remarks on the open mic.
Transit Workers Union: Thousands of Good Union Jobs
November 30, 2023 | X
Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park will mean thousands of good union jobs in the transportation sector for New Yorkers. Current & future TWU members in Locals 100, 106, 320, 501, 504, 555, 556, 579, 591, 1400, and more, will benefit.
‘A huge win for everyone’: Mets owner Steve Cohen unveils $8 billion Metropolitan Park plan near Citi Field
November 7, 2023 | QNS
“This is an opportunity to elevate and celebrate the spirit of Queens, with more local restaurants and vendors, a live music venue, and space for community groups and local artists.” said Pastor Patrick Young, First Baptist Church of Corona.
El Diario: Yana Rodriguez ‘Una Oportunidad Para Queens’
May 8, 2023 | EL DIARIO
Steve y su equipo nos han dado a todos participación en el proceso. En lugar de ignorarnos, han realizado sesiones de visión y reuniones públicas para escuchar directamente a la comunidad, incluso proporcionando traductores y traducciones. Que tengamos un rol real y un impacto en un proyecto tan grande no tiene precedentes y es un cambio bienvenido.
Op-Ed: Peter Tu: ‘Steve Cohen is doing it the right way’
May 4, 2023 | QNS
“I appreciate the inclusive approach Cohen and his team have taken. And I invite everyone to keep an open mind and join the conversation during the process to transform the 50 acres of asphalt land around Citi Field,” said Peter Tu.
Shimi Pelman: ‘A New Opportunity for Queens’
May 3, 2023 | QJL
I want to see our area of Queens continue to grow and flourish, so that our children and our neighbors can find opportunities that keep them rooted in our communities. We need more spaces where community groups can gather, more support for our local small businesses, and more jobs so our families can thrive.
OP-Ed: Pastor Young: ‘Let’s Build Something Great in the Citi Field Parking Lot’
April 26, 2023 | AMNY
In my 17 years as Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Corona, we have seen so many changes come to pass in our local communities across Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Flushing. Many good, some not so much. We’ve seen opportunities for more growth and economic development come and go, and watched our young people have to leave the area to find jobs and opportunities.
John Park: ‘Steve Cohen is Putting Community First’
April 25, 2023 | QDE
“For almost 40 years, I have been commuting to my store in Jackson Heights, either on the 7 train or driving on the Grand Central Parkway. When I pass Citi Field and see nothing but 50 acres of asphalt parking lot, I often think, “What a waste.” Which is why I was so happy to learn that Mets owner Steve Cohen was seeking input from the community about how we can build something great in the area,” said John Park.
Op-Ed: Costa Constantinides: ‘Developing the area around Citi Field would offer several community benefits’
April 14, 2023 | QNS
“Parkland is more than just carbon sinks and resiliency. Parks connect communities. When you improve a park or in this case enhance a park, you improve a community. This is an opportunity to build lush, beautiful parkland adjacent to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, but also create a larger community throughout Queens,” said Costa Constantinides.
Tom Grech: ‘Queens Deserves More Than Just Asphalt’
March 8, 2023 | QDE
Queens is known as the “World’s Borough” because it is the most diverse. And while we don’t always agree on everything, one thing we can all get behind is that these 50 acres aren’t serving the community.