MGM Empire City became the first applicant to advance for consideration for a downstate New York casino license Thursday after its Community Advisory Committee unanimously voted 5-0 to forward its ...

The City Council rejected Bally's proposal for a casino in the Bronx due to concern about its long-term viability. Bronx authorities are supporting Empire City's bid because they believe it to be a ...

City of Yonkers officials and the MGM Empire City Community Advisory Commitee, invited residents to Grinton I. Will Public Library in Yonkers Monday to voice their opinions about the casino's ...

Empire City Casino has been cleared to vie in a shrunken field of competitors for a state license that would spur a $1.7 billion expansion of the Yonkers operation. A five-member committee that ...

MGM Empire City provided the bookends for Community Advisory Committee (CAC) public hearings Tuesday night, bringing to a close 16 listening sessions offered by the eight applicants vying for one of ...

MGM on Tuesday unexpectedly withdrew its casino license application for Empire City in Yonkers. “Today, MGM Resorts made the difficult decision to withdraw its application for a commercial casino ...

Empire City Casino in Yonkers is vying for a highly coveted state license to add Vegas-style casino games, venue in the New York City area. If Empire City wins, local governments including Yonkers and ...

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