Jessica Ramos: “I am very proud to be, sadly the only elected official who…”

“We need to win this one for Queen. Let's win this one for Queens. Thank you. Buenos Diaz. Good morning everybody. Actually, afternoon. At this point, I'm New York State Senator Jessica Ramos. I am very proud to be, sadly the only elected official who voted against a casino in the parking lot for the Mets stadium. It is unconscionable that my colleagues would think that such a predatory business is a good idea. A form of so called economic development for our community.” (03:00–03:12)

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