In just weeks, Yonkers’ future will be decided. The Community Action Committees will vote on which casino applications move forward, and the fate of Empire City Casino, one of the region’s largest employers and taxpayers, hangs in the balance. Deciding where to award these licenses requires a clear understanding of what’s at stake, not only the gains, but the devastating losses if Yonkers is passed over.

In Yonkers, Empire City Casino has a 126-year history of contributing to the local economy. Residents and tourists alike recall its early days as Yonkers Raceway and its evolution into a racino. Empire City is a longstanding contributor to the local community and economy, supporting vendors, benefiting public education and generating tourism revenue.

As Yonkers' largest taxpayer and one of its largest private employers, Empire City is a........

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