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Queens senator votes against Flushing Meadows parkland discontinuance, cites casino concerns
Summary
Senator Ramos opposed an Assembly bill to authorize discontinuance of parkland in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, saying the proposal paves the way for a casino and raises community and developer concerns; Senator Krueger also opposed the measure.
The New York State Senate on Wednesday approved legislation authorizing the discontinuance of certain parkland in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, but State Senator Ramos spoke at length from the floor and recorded a vote in opposition, saying the measure opens the door to a casino and does not serve her community.
"This is not about a building or a parcel of parkland. It's about power," Senator Ramos said during her explanation of vote, describing town halls, a districtwide poll and constituent meetings she held before deciding to oppose the measure. "A casino is not an answer to structural inequality. It's not a pathway to…
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