The City Council on Tuesday voted 41-2 in favor of zoning changes for Steve Cohen's proposed "Metropolitan Park" casino complex next to Citi Field.

The City Council has approved New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s ambitious plan to transform the Citi Field parking lot into a vibrant casino and entertainment complex.

The New York City Council has voted to approve zoning changes for the proposed $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino and entertainment complex planned next to Citi Field in Flushing. In a decisive 41-2 vote on Tuesday, the Council backed the proposal from New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock Entertainment.

The City Council has overwhelmingly approved changes to zoning regulations required to make the Citi Field casino project move forward. State Sen. Jessica Ramos, representing the 13th District, talks about the $8 billion development on PIX11 Morning News.