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Legal Battle Halts Metropolitan Park Casino Project

11/16/2025

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The Metropolitan Park casino project, led by Mets owner Steve Cohen, faces a legal challenge.
The site near Citi Field is a parking lot leased to the Mets and used by the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA).
The USTA filed suit against the city, alleging a lease violation.
A New York State Supreme Court judge has halted parking-lot agreements, while Metropolitan Park competes with Bally’s and Resorts World for downstate licenses.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Park casino project, led by Mets owner Steve Cohen, faces a legal challenge.
The site near Citi Field is a parking lot leased to the Mets and used by the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA).
The USTA filed suit against the city, alleging a lease violation.
A New York State Supreme Court judge has halted parking-lot agreements, while Metropolitan Park competes with Bally’s and Resorts World for downstate licenses.