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Tioga Central School District Receives Generous Community Donation
June 10th, 2015 Tioga Central school officials and students are thanking a community member for a generous donation to their district. Wednesday, owner and CEO of Tioga Downs Casino Jeff Gural announced he would make a nearly $300,000 donation to the district. This...
Batavia Downs hosting ‘Taste at the Track’ food fest
The Daily News - April 3, 2015 Batavia Downs is planning an outdoor food festival in June to highlight local restaurants, breweries and wineries. The inaugural “Taste at the Track” event will take place on Sunday, June 14, from 11a.m. to 6p.m. on the inner track at...
Yonkers Raceway’s casino wins national honors
NorthJersey.com Empire City Casino at Yonkers Racetrack has won four honors in the nationwide contest for “Best Dining & Nightlife Awards” by Casino Player Magazine (March 2015 issue), the track reports. Empire City’s Nonno’s Trattoria for the second year in a row...
Tioga Downs up this January
Press & Sun Bulletin Despite the winter weather, Tioga Downs got out of the gate much cleaner this year — at least compared to the Nichols racino's dismal start in 2014. This January, Tioga Downs, which has 802 video-lottery terminals, had a net win — the revenue...
Casino spurs interest in Sullivan land
Times Herald-Record A major chain motel – think Hilton, Marriott or Holiday Inn - could finally be rising just outside Monticello. New stores and offices could be opening in the Town of Thompson. And, it seems, just about everyone who owns real estate on the eastern...
Parking garage project continues at Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel
Rome Observer Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel topped off the facility’s new parking garage on Dec. 11. The "topping off" represents a Scandinavian tradition where builders ceremonially place the final beam in the main frame of the structure. There is still remaining...
Empire City Toy & Coat Drive Assists Less Fortunate Through December 17
Patch For the eighth consecutive year, Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway President and CEO Timothy J. Rooney and Catholic Charities will team up to make the holiday season happier for the less fortunate. Empire City will host the "Christmas Spirit Toy and Coat...
Saratoga racino gives $100K to local charities
Daily Gazette Saratoga Casino and Raceway presented 16 local charitable organizations with donations totaling $100,000 Tuesday. The gifts included $10,000 donations to Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, and the SUNY Adirondack...
Costumed Characters Take Over Winter Con Event In Queens
CBS New York Dozens of science fiction fans dressed up Saturday, showing off their inner superhero at the first-ever Winter Con event at the Resorts World Casino in Queens. The cast of characters took over the venue, both good and evil—all of them unique. "I just came...
WROTB operational plan projects strong returns
Livingston County News A fully-renovated Batavia Downs, increased state allowances for promotional reinvestments and upward trends in video lottery terminal usage have Western Regional OTB directors anticipating strong returns for their municipal partners in 2015. The...