The withdrawal of the Vornado Realty Trust from the race for the last midtown New York casino license seems to have raised the spirit of the remaining four major potential bidders. One of them, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, is now making a crucial step forward to take a lead over the competitors. As reported, the hedge fund billionaire is partnering with Hard Rock International to propose a development of an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex in Queens next to the Citi Field baseball stadium.

Partners to Metropolitan Park Proposal:

Fortune reports that the details of his proposal and the confirmation of the partners were released on November 7, 2023. If awarded the license, Steve Cohen and his partners, Hard Rock Internat…...