Nearly a year after Steve Cohen first began asking Queens residents what they want to see built on the 50-acre parking lot surrounding Citi Field, the Mets owner on Tuesday unveiled his long-expected $8 billion proposal to bring a casino and entertainment complex to the far corner of Northwest Queens.Ĭohen’s desire for a casino next to the Mets’ stadium has long been known, but whether or not the state and city will allow him to build one there remains a mystery.
