Cuomo signs bill to expand NY casino gambling

Newsday Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law Tuesday a bill that greatly expands casino gambling in New York — including creating new video slot machine parlors in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The plan authorizes four upstate casinos, which must also win...

Empire City Casino in Yonkers holds jobs fair

News 12 Empire City Casino in Yonkers is looking for 50 lucky people to fill open positions. Hundreds of applicants lined up yesterday afternoon for the casino’s job fair. Recruiters are looking for cashiers, floor supervisors, bartenders, cooks and more. More...

Empire Resorts wins Thompson Planning Board approval

Mid-Hudson News The $600 million destination resort project planned by EPR Properties and Empire Resorts Wednesday night won the unanimous approval of the Thompson Town Planning Board. Town Supervisor Anthony Cellini said afterwards that the approval is...

Compromise casino bill addresses many concerns

Daily Gazette In a little more than two years, at least one live-table casino could be up and running in the Capital Region, but maybe not in Saratoga Springs. A compromise between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders produced a comprehensive casino siting bill...