
State Senator Jessica Ramos has announced her opposition to a casino in Queens, impacting plans by Steven Cohen and HardRock. Ramos drafted a bill excluding the casino, focusing on a hotel, convention center, and park space. Mayor Adams supports casinos but emphasizes listening to constituents.
“After three town halls, a poll, a survey and I can't tell you how many conversations I've had around the district, I've concluded that the vast majority of our neighbors would not welcome a casino in our backyard,” said State Senator Jessica Ramos. More: https://t.co/9o93xetwpF https://t.co/NGBu7rqxt4
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"I just want casinos here," Mayor Adams says when asked about Senator Ramos opposing a casino as part of a bigger proposal near Citi Field. Adams says he's not putting his finger on the scale for one casino proposal or another & electeds should listen to their constituents. https://t.co/o621g6CSOh


