Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park announced Feb. 29 that it will add a 7,000-seat concert center, 50 acres of new park space and a 3,000-person workforce to transform the Queens gaming venue into a world-class entertainment destination. announced a $5 billion proposal to turn it into a destination. Housing and public transport connections.
The casino's proposal for the multibillion-dollar project also calls for an additional 350,000 square feet of casino floor dedicated to gaming, meetings and entertainment purposes, Resorts World announced.
Part of the process to begin implementing proposed additions to Resorts World Casino's facilities, such as adding tabletop gaming and creating Aqueduct Park, is for the company to obtain a gaming license from the New York State Gaming Commission. It is a condition.
Resorts World announced the plan with key company leaders, legislators, and civic leaders. Robert DeSalvio, president of Genting Americas East, the largest destination resort operator with Resorts World brand properties, spoke of the additional benefits this project will bring to the region.
“More than a dozen years ago, when we stood here to break ground on Resorts World New York City, our vision expanded far beyond our already ambitious original plans. Today, that vision will soon become a reality,” DeSalvio said.
As part of the proposal, Resorts World plans to create a new 7,000-seat entertainment venue called Ayu DayClub, where visitors can enjoy concerts, drinks and the latest performing artists from around the world.
Nas, a legendary hip-hop artist from Queens, has teamed up with the casino to support a new potential opportunity.
“This is an ambitious project that will create new opportunities for the hard-working families who call Queens home, attract top talent, and develop the next generation of leaders. It's clear that it will happen,” Nass said.
In addition, the casino's plans include the creation of more than 10 acres of publicly accessible green space, including pocket parks, new trails, and bike and running paths as a way to respond to community needs and support environmentally friendly resources. ing.
Resorts World says the consolidation of horse racing at Belmont Park will allow the state to begin the process of reconsidering the remaining Aqueduct parcel.
An additional 3,000 housing units are also expected to be built around the park space, prioritizing low-income households. His casino plan's transportation enhancements to JFK International Airport would improve mass transit connections in southeast Queens and connect the casino with cities around the five boroughs.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards drew inspiration from Nass in his words about the impact of the Resorts World proposal.
“Queens gets the money,” Richards said.
The mayor said the project would bring jobs, housing and entertainment to the borough.
Resorts World plans to expand its workforce, adding 5,000 full-time union jobs in the casino and hospitality industry. More than 50% of these jobs will be filled within the casino's first 100 days of full-scale operations, the casino said in a statement.
“We're going to work with our partners to ensure we have a full-scale entertainment center here that's great for our community. You don't have to leave the borough to access state-of-the-art facilities,” Mr Richards said. added.
Community Board 10 Chair Betty Bratton, who has worked with the casino to ensure the plan takes into account the needs of the area, also praised Resorts World for working with the area to improve it for more than a decade.
“Since then, they have been with us through good times and difficult times, providing financial support and time to this community. I know this partnership will continue as long as we also present our vision for the future,” said Blatton.
As the resort expands, celebrity chefs Scott Conant and Marcus Samuelsson are helping to elevate the casino's new restaurant space, creating a local food and drink concept with an emphasis on Queens. We are incorporating.
“Together, we hope to capture the beauty and diversity of the food culture that makes Queens one of the most exciting places to eat in the world. We are excited to share the authentic flavors of this delicious mosaic.” “We're doing it,” Samuelson said.
In addition to key Resorts World infrastructure, a $50 million investment in the Genting Innovation Center will lay the foundation for the Kenny “The Jet” Smith Academy, a community health and wellness center. Additionally, the project will add 1,600 new rooms to the 400 rooms already in operation at Resorts World's Hyatt Regency JFK Airport.