Queens residents seek to reopen challenge to Metropolitan Park casino licence

Queens residents plan to renew their lawsuit challenging the New York State Gaming Commission’s casino licence approval for the Metropolitan Park project, after a judge dismissed their case on 27 March because it was filed in the wrong county. The petitioners allege problems with public hearings and potential conflicts of interest; the project’s spokesperson said it met public-input requirements and reported broad support. They plan to seek reargument and file in Queens County.