New York senator backs bill to rezone Cohen casino site at Citi Field

New York State Senator Michael Gianaris backed legislation on 20 May to rezone the proposed Metropolitan Park site from parkland to commercial use. The change is required before Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International can bid for one of three downstate casino licences; Gianaris said his support for rezoning did not signal approval of the casino project. Senator Jessica Ramos opposes the bill and said she would vote against it if it reaches the Senate floor.