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Willets Point Project Earns Key Approval, Renderings Released

The New York City Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve NYCFC’s Willets Point stadium, the second phase of a massive project that includes a 25,000-seat arena that will be directly across Seaver Way from Citi Field. The proposal now moves to the New York City Council, which has 50 days to approve it. A public hearing is set for Tuesday to start that process. The team plans to...

Steve Cohen Lobbying To Bring Casino Next to Citi Field

The next big addition to Queens might not be a baseball superstar. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is trying to bring a casino next to Citi Field says the New York Post. Last week it was announced by city officials that a $780 million mixed-used development project, including a new stadium for the New York City Football Club, a hotel, and 2,500 units of affordable housing is coming to the area....