Resorts World Casino Prez Honored For Philanthropy

Queens Gazette – Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNY) President Ryan Eller was honored at the City & State Reports Hospitality, Gaming and Tourism Awards on Tuesday, October 20. Eller received the award for Outstanding Achievement in Fostering Community...

Tioga Downs casino project wins approval

Times Union – A special Gaming Facility Location Board gave its approval Wednesday for Tioga Downs in rural Nichols, Tioga County, to be the site of state’s fourth Las Vegas-style casino. The ruling, which allows for the expansion of the harness...

Racing continues this fall at Vernon Downs

Racing continues this fall at Vernon Downs At Vernon Downs, fall means an extended season of harness racing and activities for the whole family, beginning with a special “pumpkin patch” giveaway and continuing through the final race of the season in late November. The...

Yonkers Raceway owner to be honored Tuesday

Yonkers Raceway owner to be honored Tuesday Timothy J. Rooney, president & CEO of Empire City Casino, will be honored at City & State Magazine’s Corporate Social Responsibility Awards (CSR) Breakfast, which will recognize leaders in the Hospitality, Gaming and...

Bergman: International Trot drawing near

Bergman: International Trot drawing near Daily Racing Form There is plenty of history surrounding the International Trot, a race that will be renewed on Saturday afternoon at Yonkers Raceway with a cool $1 million purse. Born in the late 50’s at Roosevelt Raceway on...

Empire City Casino donates 300 new backpacks

Empire City Casino donates 300 new backpacks YONKERS, NY, Thursday, August 20, 2015 Summer has flown by in typical fashion and parents and students are gearing up for the beginning of the school year. For most, that means new clothes, shoes, and lots of school...