MGM Empire City held a public hearing Monday night for its $2.3 billion proposal to expand its Yonkers-based racino, with the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) listening to local residents’ thoughts.

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 ...

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 ...

Two local casino — Resorts World in Queens and MGM’s Empire City in Yonkers — took key steps toward winning licenses to become full casinos Thursday with a pair of votes advancing them to the final ...

The downstate New York casino approval process is coming down to the wire. On Thursday, MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not-- hit the jackpot. Video ...

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 ...

The operators of Empire City Casino in Yonkers are pulling out of the competition for a full gambling license just at the final stages as the field of contenders for three state licenses in the New ...