Willets Point redevelopment leads to millions spent on lobbyists
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen put nearly $1.8M toward lobbying efforts for his casino scheme, while NYCFC's owners have pushed lobbyist spending to record highs.
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It was a match full of costly mistakes made by both teams, but New York City FC will be bitterly disappointed to lose after holding a two-goal lead in the second half.
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New York City FC failed to hold onto a two-goal lead in the second half, losing 4-3 to Ronny Deila's Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Matchday 6.
Matchday 6: New York City vs Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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