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Demand for New York-Bred Horses Increases Dramatically

Wall Street Journal He has banked more than $1 million and hails from an important family. He recently retired, settling in upstate New York to launch his second career. And as a thoroughbred horse about to start life as a stud, the 6-year-old Willcox Inn could soon...

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Tioga Downs reports record dollars raised for veterans

Owego Pennysaver Tioga Downs in Nichols, N.Y. is proud to announce that ticket sales for the Aug. 8 Kellie Pickler concert at Tioga Downs raised a total of $55,800, the entirety of which will be donated to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group (STVG). Tickets for...

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Boys & Girls gets $25K from casino

Queens Chronicle The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens received a big donation from one of its neighbors last week as the organization prepares to welcome the public into its new expanded space. The organization was presented with a $25,000 check from Resorts...

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Racinos get OK to boost free play

Daily Gazette "New legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday will allow Saratoga Casino and Raceway to give out more free play credits to customers, a move the facility’s operators believe will help it stay competitive in the rapidly evolving landscape of...

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Casino covers path from train

Queens Chronicle People accessing Resorts World Casino New York City from the Aqueduct-North Conduit Avenue subway station will no longer have to wait for a shuttle or walk in the elements. The casino is constructing a covered walkway to allow people to walk from the...

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Lots of renovations for Batavia Downs opening

Harnesslink As the opening night of July 23 nears at America’s oldest lighted harness plant, Batavia Downs, several racetrack and facility improvements continue. "To say it has been a hectic off season would be an understatement," said Todd Haight, director/general...

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Vernon Downs on the right track as additions begin

WKTV With racing season finally underway at Vernon Downs, the facility has begun working on some major improvements to enhance the race day experience. Owner Jeff Gural was on hand, Monday, for a ground-breaking ceremony for a new parking garage that will ease the...

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Region's casino developers promise thousands of jobs

Times Herald-Record "Developers competing to build casino hotels in the Hudson Valley and Catskills promise thousands of jobs to boost the region's economy, a key factor the state will weigh when it selects which projects win gaming licenses. The state is looking for...

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