Kathy Hochul that barred any state entity from contracting with a firm doing business in Russia after the country invaded Ukraine. The issue follows an executive order from Gov.
Prior reports indicated Hard Rock was exploring a potential application with Mets owner Steve Cohen to build a casino next to CitiField in Willets Point, Queens.Īccording to The Post, sources close to the bidding process say Hard Rock has not submitted a bid “because of the Russia connection” to the theme bar/restaurant and casino chain.
While the company has long been expected to announce an application for an NYC license as part of an ongoing casino race that will see up to three properties approved, this has yet to occur. The renowned Seminole Tribe of Florida gaming and hospitality brand has been “complicated” by its business ties to Russia, sources told The New York Post. Hard Rock International’s expected New York City casino is in doubt, according to local media reports.
