Anti-casino picketers confront NYS Gaming Commission at St. John’s as supporters defend proposal

By Renee DeLorenzo Posted on November 21, 2025

Anti-casino picketers confronted the state Gaming Facility Location Board during its meeting at St. John’s University on Nov. 17 after the board conducted site visits for three separate proposals, including the Metropolitan Park casino in Flushing, earlier that day.

The commission allowed anti-casino organizer Jack Hu to speak for a few minutes, as well as unroll a banner signed by approximately 800 anti-casino protesters. “We hope that you do the right thing,” Hu said to the board. “We’re calling on you to please reject this project.”