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Aqueduct racino gives $500K to local charities

Crain's New York Business On Thursday, Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct Raceway in Queens will mark its one-year anniversary by giving $500,000 to community charities and nonprofits—burnishing its image at a time when it hopes to be selected for one of seven...

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Tioga Downs is area's leading employer

The Daily Review Tioga Downs Casino and the New York Gaming Association (NYGA) support more than 40,000 jobs across New York State - including 5,500 direct employees and an additional 35,000 jobs in the agribusiness industry - and together added jobs in the past 12...

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Study shows importance of New York equine industry

Blood Horse A thriving equine industry is vital to the health of the New York State economy, according to the results of a study released Tuesday. The New York State Equine Industry Economic Impact Study determined that the equine industry has a $4.2 billion effect on...

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FLCR kicks off ‘Help Stop the Hunger’ food drive

Daily Messenger A two-month long food drive at Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack (FLCR) began in October with the immediate donation of $500 to the Victor Farmington Food Cupboard to help alleviate the community’s urgent need. Throughout the month of October employees...

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11 counties back Downs casino

The Daily News It’s 11 counties and counting for Batavia Downs, as it tries to build support to turn the historic race track into a full-scale casino. The track is owned by Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp., a public-benefit corporation owned by 15 counties and...

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State Lawmakers To Hit The Horse Track In Yonkers

Yonkers Daily Voice Some New York lawmakers are mounting up for what may be their most daunting political race yet. Assembly members Shelley Mayer (D-Yonkers) and Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) will be among the New York state legislators who take to the track Saturday...

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Party for a Cause raises $35k for local charities

Times Union Saratoga Casino and Raceway announced that the six local charitable organizations raised nearly $35,000 to support their programs as part of the second annual "Party for a Cause" program this summer. The program ran six consecutive Thursday nights through...

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Senator revs up campaign

Times Ledger State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) said elected officials have a unique opportunity to bring positive change to the communities they serve, which is why he is seeking re-election to a second term in the 15th Senate District. Awaiting an opponent...

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