Officials break ground on Phase One of Willets Point Project; expected to create 1,500 permanent jobs in Queens
City officials broke ground on Phase One of the Willets Point Project on Wednesday.
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City officials broke ground on Phase One of the Willets Point Project on Wednesday.
Soloviev Group would partner with Mohegan, the casino and resort operator, to develop a long-empty site.
Developers hoping to win one of three casino licenses in the New York City region are crafting bids heavy on amenities and less focused on gambling.
An independent budget analysis suggests that the city will be losing $516 million in tax revenue from its deal to place a new soccer stadium in Queens.
New York’s minimum wage has fallen behind that of other cities, making the city even more unaffordable for low-paid workers. Also, a new soccer stadium may be going up in Queens.