Empire City Casino Boasts Significant Local Contribution
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Empire City Casino celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. The Yonkers-based casino has collected over US$4 billion for New York State education. It was acquired by MGM Resorts in January 2019.
Yonkers VLT casino has been the largest private employer in Yonkers with over 1,000 staff members and annual wage bill that surpasses US$80 million. It also supports many other causes and organizations. The casino spends US30 million annually on local businesses and suppliers within 20 miles of it. It is also the biggest source of financial support for education in New York.
Empire City Casino was temporarily shut down in March 2020. It was allowed to reopen in September 2020, but with reduced capacity and special health and safety protocols in place.
The VLT casino was backed by a local labor union in its attempt to acquire a full casino license. The state is looking to issue three downstate casino licenses.
