Lots of renovations for Batavia Downs opening

Harnesslink As the opening night of July 23 nears at America’s oldest lighted harness plant, Batavia Downs, several racetrack and facility improvements continue. “To say it has been a hectic off season would be an understatement,” said Todd Haight,...

Casino covers path from train

Queens Chronicle People accessing Resorts World Casino New York City from the Aqueduct-North Conduit Avenue subway station will no longer have to wait for a shuttle or walk in the elements. The casino is constructing a covered walkway to allow people to walk from the...

Vernon Downs on the right track as additions begin

WKTV With racing season finally underway at Vernon Downs, the facility has begun working on some major improvements to enhance the race day experience. Owner Jeff Gural was on hand, Monday, for a ground-breaking ceremony for a new parking garage that will ease the...

Region's casino developers promise thousands of jobs

Times Herald-Record “Developers competing to build casino hotels in the Hudson Valley and Catskills promise thousands of jobs to boost the region’s economy, a key factor the state will weigh when it selects which projects win gaming licenses. The state is...

Yonkers Raceway announces 15% purse increase

Harnesslink When Yonkers Raceway returns from hiatus, it does so with an across-the-board purse increase. Beginning Friday, June 13, the Raceway offers an increase of approximately 15 percent on all overnight races. The new purse structure shall range from $10,000...