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New York state Sen. Jessica Ramos announced on Tuesday her rejection of a proposed casino and entertainment complex in her Queens district, after months of hinted-at opposition.
Story continues below“After three town halls, a poll, a survey and I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had around the district, I’ve concluded that the vast majority of our neighbors would not welcome a casino in our backyard,” Ramos, a Democrat, said in an interview ahead of her planned announcement at a press conference in Albany.
The state senator’s approval was needed for what’s known as the alienation of parkland near Citi Field, where the project has been proposed. The legal step is required for commercial development at the site, according to Ramos’ office and other lawmakers involved in the process.
