Queens to Get a Casino: What It Means for the Area

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. This area is also getting a new soccer stadium for New York City FC. The idea is to bring more life and money to a part of the city that hasn't gotten much attention. But not everyone is happy about this. Some people worry about more traffic and too many buildings in one place. Others think it could be good for the economy and create jobs. Cohen bought the Mets in 2020. He's known for spending a lot of money on the team, like when he signed Juan Soto to a huge contract. But even with all that money, the team didn't make it to the playoffs last year. The casino plan still needs a final check by the state's gaming commission. If it goes through, it could change the face of Queens.