The Batavian It’s “all about the Beef” Saturday, Dec. 1, at Batavia Downs where there will be a benefit for popular and beloved youth sports coach James “Beef” Soggs. He is ill and needs assistance with his medical bills. Admission to the event, to be held in the Paddock Room,… Read more »
YNN A local business is working to make the holidays better for some area families. Monticello Casino and Raceway is holding a Toys for Tots collection from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. today. Members from the Marine Corps will be on hand to accept new, unwrapped toys. Collection boxes will… Read more »
The Daily Review Chairman of American Racing and Entertainment Jeff Gural, Tioga Downs Casino, and Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel are pleased to announce that they are donating $200,000 to the American Red Cross in aid of victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York City. Between Sunday, Nov. 11 and… Read more »
Patch The Yonkers casino is matching up to $100,000 of donations made by customers and staff. As New York embarks on a massive rebuilding effort after the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy, Tim Rooney, President and CEO of Empire City Casino has pledged to match up to $100,000 of contributions… Read more »
Batavia News Niagara County is the latest municipality in Western New York to back efforts for a full-blown casino at Batavia Downs and eight other “racinos” in the state. The Niagara County Legislature on Tuesday approved a resolution in support of casino gambling at the nine race tracks that currently… Read more »
TMC Net Empire Resorts announced a $25,000 donation to the Empire State Relief Fund to help provide funding, materials and services to help New Yorkers recover from Hurricane Sandy. “We share the shock and grief of those who lost everything to this storm, and also share the desire to help,”… Read more »
Paulick Report Aqueduct’s racino is to credit for more than $6 million being added to the state’s thoroughbred breeder award program this year. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an audit on Friday that states that Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund revenues are expected to total $17.3 million in 2012 compared… Read more »
New York Daily News The Aqueduct racino’s earning power appears to be hurricane proof. The gambling hub operated by Resorts World Casino New York City raked in more than $8 million during the week that the city was under siege from Superstorm Sandy, according to recent State Lottery figures. That… Read more »
Steuben Courier The Food Bank of the Southern Tier announces its 3rd Annual Virtual Turkey Drive, sponsored by Tioga Downs Casino Racing & Entertainment, is underway now through December 31. The Food Bank of the Southern Tier announces its 3rd Annual Virtual Turkey Drive, sponsored by Tioga Downs Casino Racing… Read more »