Residents of Queens on Thursday get to weigh in on Metropolitan Park, a sprawling entertainment complex and casino eyed for property neighboring Citi Field.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, who backs the project, is hosting a public hearing on the proposed development at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Queens Borough Hall. The meeting will also be streamed on the borough president’s YouTube page.
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has touted the project as an economic boon to the area that will feature a mix of gaming, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. The project is one of 11 vying for state officials’ approval but has faced opposition from local state Sen. Jessica Ramos.
