Hard Rock and Cohen are one of nearly a dozen applicants for one of three highly coveted state licenses to build a casino in downstate New York. The billionaire has teamed up with Hard Rock International on a bid to build a $8 billion casino and entertainment complex adjacent to Citi Field - a key element in the effort to remake the long-derided area of large parking lots and a glut of auto repair shops. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s vision to remake the Citi Field neighborhood is increasingly coming into focus.
