Tag: Willets Point (Queens, NY)

Adams Faces Criticism on Film Studio Development Deal

Generous incentives will secure a project that keeps New York’s motion picture industry competitive, officials say. Critics call the price too steep.

Latest NYC Casino Bid Includes a Ferris Wheel Near the UN

Soloviev Group would partner with Mohegan, the casino and resort operator, to develop a long-empty site.

All the Developers Who Want You to Want a New York Casino

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.

Will New York City’s Soccer Stadium Cost Taxpayers $0 or $516 Million?

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 City Reaches Deal to Build Soccer Stadium in Queens

The New York City Football Club will pay roughly $780 million to build the stadium in Willets Point in Queens as part of a project that will include housing and a hotel.