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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Paulick Report The phenomenal success of the recently-concluded 144th meet at Saratoga Race Course begins, but does not end with a review of gains in handle and attendance. Daily average attendance for the meet (22,526) was up 0.8 percent from 2011. Total attendance...

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...

The Bronx Times Hundreds of returning veterans from the Bronx and around the metro area came armed for this nervous encounter - with resumes. Some donned business suits while others dressed to impress in their military uniforms for what many hailed as a successful job...

The Daily Review On Monday, Jeff Gural, the chairman of American Racing and Entertainment and owner of Tioga Downs, presented a $78,400 check to members of the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group's board of directors. The donated funds came from proceeds from ticket...

Batavia News Leaders of Batavia Downs Casino expect to start seeking construction bids for an expansion and renovation of the gaming floor in October, with the project awarded to contractors in December. The project, which is expected to cost about $25 million, will...