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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Harnesslink Yonkers Raceway and the Standardbred Owners Association of New York have announced an expanded simulcasting calendar with Le Trot and the French PMU for the 2015 racing season. Pending approval of the New York State Gaming Commission, a total of 31 racing...

WBNG 12 Tioga Downs officially opened their Winterfest Celebration Friday night. The casino is using a mix of old time traditions and new technology to help get people in the holiday spirit. The celebration features a light show with the latest and greatest...