From the moment Steven Cohen purchased the New York Mets in 2020, he has had a vision for the city of Queens to make the surrounding area of Citi Field more attractive. In November 2023, Cohen and Queens leaders unveiled the proposed Metropolitan Park, which would turn 50 acres of asphalt into a recreational and entertainment park. The new renderings of Metropolitan Park show public park space...
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...
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....
