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Nas Partners With Casino to Spur Economic Development in Queens
Nas has partnered with a casino company on a $5 billion Queens project that could be one of the world's largest casinos at 35,000 square feet.
On Thursday (Feb. 29), the rap legend was on hand to unveil the $5 billion vision for Resorts World ‘s Aqueduct Park in Southeast Queens as the company hopes to win a license from New York State to break ground on the project. Park space, housing, hotels, restaurants and renovated transit options to JFK Airport and Manhattan are also part of the grand vision, which could create 5,000 union jobs. Two-time NBA champion and current TNT basketball analyst Kenny “The Jet” Smith also endorsed the project; the plan includes building a sports academy with facilities named after the former Houston Rocket player.
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