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Casino proposal near Citi Field gets approval

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A community advisory board has approved the idea of opening a casino next to Citi Field, home of the Mets, in Queens. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the latest details.

Breakdown
  • A community advisory committee in Queens approved the casino proposal near Citi Field. 13s
  • The project is backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock. 26s
  • The proposal now moves to the state level for possible licensing. 35s
  • Four proposals were approved and four denied by community advisory committees. 51s
  • The New York State Gaming Commission will decide which sites receive licenses. 1m 29s
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