Tag: flushing

Mets Owner Steve Cohen Pitches “Metropolitan Park” Around Citi Field

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock have joined forces, seeking to win approval for construction of a casino in the area surrounding Citi Field. New York City will approve three casinos to be built on city land, and there are over a dozen entities in competition. To sweeten their offer, Cohen and Hard Rock, through Cohen’s asset management company Point72, are proposing an $8...

Morning Briefing: Justin Verlander Reunites With Max Scherzer in Flushing

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets signed reigning Cy Young award winner Justin Verlander to a two-year contract with $86 million, with a vesting option for a third year. With Jacob deGrom gone, Verlander is expected to anchor the Mets’ rotation alongside fellow three-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer, just like they did for the Tigers last decade. “My goal is to win. And I...