Times Union Word that the governor is prepared to shell out $11.4 million a year to municipalities that host casinos stoked renewed discussion Monday around this community known for its history of gambling and betting on horse racing. If New Yorkers next month approve...

The Journal News Alain Ducasse has a devoted international fan club. And if you’ve ever had the opportunity to dine at one of his restaurants, you know why. The renowned chef is a master of French gastronomy, delivering his signature haute cuisine in 26 glamorous...

The Daily Review On Nov. 5 (on the reverse of the voting ballot), there will be Proposal No. 1 in the upper left hand corner that would allow casino gaming in New York and potentially affect Tioga Downs and Tioga County. According to Chairman of the Tioga County...

Democrat & Chronicle Allowing four casinos in upstate New York would generate $430 million in annual revenue for the state, according to an estimate Wednesday from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget office. The estimate marks the first time the Cuomo administration...

Daily Gazette The state's plan to open four casinos in New York and video gaming in Long Island will means lots of money, according to a breakdown released today by the New York State Division of Budget. Based on average projections, the DOB said in a press release,...

Democrat and Chronicle Batavia Downs, the oldest nighttime harness track in the country, plans to open an expansion of its racino on Friday — even as it recently got shut out of being able to open as a full-scaled casino. Batavia Downs, which is owned by Western...

City & State The future of full-fledged casino gambling in New York State is dicey. This year saw some positive signs for the gaming industry as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Upstate New York Gaming Economic Development Act in late July. The measure would bring...

Daily Gazette The New York Racing Association is discussing operating without video lottery terminals about 20 years before it has to, following pressure from state officials to balance its books just with racing operations. New York State Gaming Commission Executive...

Times Union A statewide vote to amend the constitution byallowing up to seven new full-gaming casinos in New York has been engineered in the Capitol over two legislative sessions, the culmination of years of debate touching on economic development, quality of life and...

Rome Sentinel The Food Bank of Central New York received a check for proceeds raised from the June 15 Gretchen Wilson concert. In addition to the $15 ticket cost for the show, American Racing and Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gural donated an additional $10 per ticket,...