New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’
People rally against a proposed casino in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York, on 16 November 2025. Photograph: No Casino FMCPView image in fullscreenPeople rally against a proposed casino in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York, on 16 November 2025. “This community is really upset about this project and how it was pushed through without our consent.”Metropolitan Park is a casino and entertainment project backed by the New York Mets owner, Steve Cohen, and Hard Rock International through Queens Future LLC.
- ▪People rally against a proposed casino in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York, on 16 November 2025.
- ▪Photograph: No Casino FMCPView image in fullscreenPeople rally against a proposed casino in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York, on 16 November 2025.
- ▪“This community is really upset about this project and how it was pushed through without our consent.”Metropolitan Park is a casino and entertainment project backed by the New York Mets owner, Steve Cohen, and Hard Rock International throug
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People rally against a proposed casino in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York, on 16 November 2025. Photograph: No Casino FMCPView image in fullscreenPeople rally against a proposed casino in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York, on 16 November 2025. Photograph: No Casino FMCPNew YorkNew York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’Residents warn project could worsen gambling addiction and raise rents, while developers promise jobsKatie McQue in New YorkFri 24 Jul 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 24 Jul 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOn Main Street in Flushing’s Chinatown, shoppers weave between fruit stands, restaurants and family-run businesses that have served the New York City neighborhood for decades.
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