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Metropolitan Park, the casino slated to be built near Citi Field and backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen, got a critical approval that will bring it to a final round with the state as it decides on new gambling licenses.

The proposal was approved unanimously in a vote Tuesday.

“While the Mets may not make the playoffs, I think we could consider this a home run for Queens,” said Donovan Richards Jr., Queens borough president, before voting in favor of the plan.

The casino proposal has faced pushback from locals, who have voiced concerns about crime, conges

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