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WROTB wants to be ‘shovel-ready’ for casino
The owners of Batavia Downs Casino want to have plans and permits in place in case the state allows Las Vegas-style casinos. That could be two years away, a process requiring a change in the state Constitution by two successive state Legislatures.  New York Gaming6/18/2013
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Cuomo puts two upstate casinos in bill
(New York) -- In a tentative victory for those wanting multiple casinos in the Catskills, a new draft of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's gambling bill provides for up to two...
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Cuomo’s progressive agenda runs into legislative roadblocks
(New York) -- This was to be, according to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, the Year of the Progressive Agenda. But the governor all but conceded defeat Monday on several key...
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Guomo needs 3-part parlay to expand gaming
(New York) -- If Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to expand full-scale casino gambling in New York is to become a reality, he is going to have to hit a three-part parlay.
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Legislature reaches tentative deal on expanding casino gambling
(New York) -- Lawmakers say they have struck a tentative deal to expand the number of Las Vegas-style casinos in New York, letting four new gambling halls operate...
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State Legislature nearing deal on expanding casino gambling
(New York) -- Lawmakers say they are closing in on deals to expand casino gambling in New York and to offer deep tax breaks to companies that locate new jobs on lands...
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Albany should reject corrupt bargain on Indian casino: Commentary by Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney
(New York) -- Just off the Thruway between Utica and Syracuse lives a humble and elderly man who is facing eviction by the state from land his family has held for...
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Editorial: A gambling man
(New York) -- Gov. Cuomo has a curious way of letting New Yorkers decide an issue: If the voters disapprove an expansion of full-scale casino gambling at the polls this...
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Our View: Reject state gambling expansion back-up plan
(New York) -- As Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been hammering out deals to create various zones of exclusivity for Indian-owned casinos around the state, he and the Legislature...
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DiNapoli Says 24 N.Y. Municipalities Face Fiscal Distress
(New York) -- Niagara Falls and Rochester’s home county are among the 24 most fiscally distressed municipalities in New York, a report by Comptroller Thomas...
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Marchione: Casino gambling robocalls not from my office
(New York) -- Sen. Kathy Marchione says the robocalls her constituents were receiving Tuesday night regarding casino gambling in the state are not from her.
6/17/2013
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Cuomo knocks racinos as casino deal looms
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticized the state’s nine racinos today, saying he will move forward with additional video-lottery terminal facilities if a...
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Cuomo, legislative leaders talk casinos, jobs
(New York) -- New York residents could see huge resort casinos upstate and an influx of new employers lured by the promise of tax-free operations for a decade under...
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Cuomo, Silver losing support
(New York) -- Two top legislative leaders continue to lose support among New York state voters.
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EDITORIAL: A gambling man
(New York) -- Gov. Cuomo has a curious way of letting New Yorkers decide an issue: If the voters disapprove an expansion of full-scale casino gambling at the polls this...
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Upstate casino money would bypass Syracuse, Rochester
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plans to use casino gaming to help struggling Upstate communities would skip over Rochester and Syracuse -- two of the poorest...
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Cuomo doubles down against racinos
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo cast doubt on the chances of two of his three end-of-session legislative priorities Tuesday, all but declaring the death of both the...
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Cuomo puts two upstate casinos in bill
(New York) -- In a tentative victory for those wanting multiple casinos in the Catskills, a new draft of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's gambling bill provides for up to two...
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Possible investment flexibility for racino
(New York) -- An Assembly bill that would allow for the Saratoga Casino & Raceway to receive additional investment is showing the first sign of life since 2011.
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Lawmakers want youngsters to avoid problem gambling
(New York) -- This probably shouldn’t come as a surprise given that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to legalize casino gambling is one of the dominant topics...
6/16/2013
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Cuomo alters VLT part of plan
(New York) -- Racino operators opposing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed gambling expansion vision would not like the alternative he is now considering should voters...
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Success of Cuomo’s Casino Plan Rests on Several Factors
(New York) -- If Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s plan to expand full-scale casino gambling in New York is to become a reality, he is going to have to hit a three-part...
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Tribal compact settlement pleases officials
(New York) -- Officials in St. Lawrence and Franklin counties are breathing a sigh of relief as they prepare plans to spend tribal compact money they have been expecting...
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Casino bill found to add video slot sites
(New York) -- A reported change to New York's casino expansion bill could lead to more gambling sites even if voters reject the effort.
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The Nevele celebrates before vote
(New York) -- Just before the state legislature votes on a second resolution on non-Indian casino gambling, the Nevele hosts a community block party to show the public...
6/15/2013
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Cuomo to bet on 4 upstate casinos, not 3
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to roll the dice on four upstate casinos instead of three. Cuomo said Friday that his legislation for destination gambling resorts...
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Bill would expand NY gambling casinos
(New York) -- New York’s casino expansion bill being negotiated behind closed doors has a new provision that would expand gambling even if voters reject the...
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Cuomo Adds New Twist to Casino Expansion Plan
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo is playing a new game of hardball with racetrack-based casinos in New York by sending them a simple message: get on board with his plan...
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Cuomo ups ante for expanded casino gambling
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo upped the ante in his bid to expand casino gambling in New York on Friday by confirming that he now envisions not three but four upstate...
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Cuomo’s revised casino bill would let in a NYC racino if referendum fails
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has circulated a revised casino bill that would allow for a new New York City racino if a constitutional amendment allowing private...
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Casinos in Saugerties: Don’t even mention it
(New York) -- If there was one thing nearly all the speakers at a public hearing on the Saugerties Comprehensive Plan held by the town and village boards agreed on, it...
6/14/2013
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Saratoga's region will get a casino
(New York) -- And then there were three. The Seneca Indian Nation and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a revenue-sharing deal today that creates an exclusivety zone in...
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Cuomo's casino deal fate uncertain in Legislature
(New York) -- With just four business days left before legislators are scheduled to head home, the future of casino gambling remains in limbo.
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Cuomo's new plans include four casinos
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo upped the ante in his bid to expand casino gambling in New York on Friday by confirming that he now envisions not three but four upstate...
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Cuomo: Now wants four initial casinos
(New York) -- Less than a day after Gov. Andrew Cuomo struck a deal with the Senecas, which will give that tribe an ongoing exclusive franchise in western New York, Gov...
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Deal With NY Tribe Limits Casino Locations
(New York) -- Three large areas of upstate New York are now out of the running for commercial casino development after Gov. Andrew Cuomo struck a deal with the Seneca...
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Gov. Cuomo releases casino gaming plan to boost economy and tourism industry in upstate New York
(New York) -- One day after hosting a tourism summit in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a casino gaming plan which he says will help create jobs and boost tourism in...
6/13/2013
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Cuomo casino plan still leaves city out
(New York) -- If Gov. Cuomo’s latest casino proposal comes to pass, Resorts World Casino New York City may never have table games, but potential casinos just over...
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Saratoga chamber, Gaming Association come out against Cuomo's casino plan
(New York) -- The Saratoga Casino & Raceway and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce are opposed to the current version of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to bring...
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Opinion: Vaughan's casino pursuit shows lack of vision, leadership
(New York) -- If there was one description most used by casino supporters at the May 28 public meeting at city hall, it was “game changer”. The contentious...
6/12/2013
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Casino plan facing revisions / Cuomo considers change in proposal to increase number allowed upstate
(New York) -- State lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are in high-stakes debate over how many privately owned casinos should be allowed in upstate New York and where they...
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Mixed reviews for potential casino fees
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed $1 million fee to apply for a casino license and $50 million casino license fee are receiving mixed reviews.
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Racinos balk at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's gaming plan
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s gaming proposal would give new casinos a competitive advantage over existing sites, New York’s racetrack casino owners say.
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Investors ramping up bid for Ulster casino
(New York) -- The company that wants to build a casino at the site of the old Nevele resort is unleashing a full-court press in its effort to reach its goal.
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Nevele Resorts' economic study promises big money for community and county
(New York) -- The company that wants to build a casino at the site of the old Nevele Resort has released an economic impact study that promises hundreds of millions of...
6/11/2013
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Cuomo Lays Out Details For Casino Plan
(New York) -- The plan to legalize gambling and build anywhere from three to seven casinos across the state of New York continues to be a complicated one. Times Union is...
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The New York Gaming Association may oppose Cuomo’s casino bill
(New York) -- The New York Gaming Association has had many members circling the Capitol and they’ve been shaking their heads following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s...
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Calling casino deal a loser | Race tracks: State casino deal in making is a loser.
(New York) -- The group that represents video slot machine centers at race tracks says casino expansion in New York will cost taxpayers and schools millions of dollars...
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NY Casino Proposal to Hurt Racinos
(New York) -- A casino proposal offered by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will "cannibalize'' as much as 85% of the state's current gambling industry,...
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Sen. Bonacic aims for 2 Catskills casinos; Cuomo wants just 1
(New York) -- More than 40 years after the Catskills first began battling for that elusive casino, the fight once more rages. Now the setting is the current legislative...
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Libous: Casino fee is too high
(New York) -- Just last week, Governor Cuomo released his plan to bring full blown casinos to the state. But as Fox 40 has reported, Tioga Downs Owner Jeff Gural says...
6/10/2013
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Casinos, tax-free zones and abortion top NY legislators' to-do list in final days of session
(New York) -- Casino gambling, tax-free zones, abortion, public financing of campaigns and fixing municipal finances are on Albany's legislative to-do list.
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Coalition worried about the effects of opening more casinos in NY
(New York) -- As the governor unveiled a bill to expand casino gambling upstate, the Coalition Against Gambling in New York is concerned about potential repercussions...
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Debate over Casino expansion in New York!
(New York) -- When the Governor and the Legislature started discussing efforts last year to expand casino gaming in New York, the state's horse racing and...
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New York City Shut Out Of Cuomo Casino Plan [sub req'd]
(New York) -- New York State is moving closer to a deal on where to place new gambling palaces with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s long-awaited release of his casino...
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Race tracks: NY casino deal in making is a loser
(New York) -- The group that represents video slot machine centers at race tracks says casino expansion in New York will cost taxpayers and schools millions of dollars...
6/9/2013
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Cuomo bets gambling bill will pass before end of the month
(New York) -- For Gov. Andrew Cuomo, resistance to his plan to legalize casino gambling in New York is attributable to the scary wording of a poll question. But the...
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Cuomo's approach with Indian tribes praised, criticized
(New York) -- Over the past month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has used his proposal to expand gambling in New York as leverage to resolve long-standing issues with the state...
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Cuomo casino plan downplays local competition
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo's casino siting legislation envisions established local businesses working in concert with a casino.
6/8/2013
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Bonacic says governor's casino bill could fail in referendum
(New York) -- State Sen. John Bonacic says the governor's casino bill isn't transparent enough, unwisely locks out Queens and a referendum as proposed could fail...
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COMMENTARY: New York should bet on a better gaming plan
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo is usually a whirling dervish of activity, politically and governmentally, but not everything he does is brilliant.
6/7/2013
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Member of Native American community warns of possible Thruway demonstration
(New York) -- A local member of the Native American community is warning of a possible demonstration against the governor's proposed casino in Western New York.
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Bonacic: Cuomo's casino bill isn’t transparent enough
(New York) -- Sen. John Bonacic says the governor’s casino bill isn’t transparent enough, unwisely locks out Queens and a referendum could fail in November...
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Cuomo casino plan downplays local competition
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo's casino siting legislation envisions established local businesses working in concert with a casino.
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Economics and job growth most important factors in casino licensing
(New York) -- Economic activity and business development are the most important criteria for any application to get a license to operate a live-table casino in New York.
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Locals are lining up to lobby for casino projects
(New York) -- Now that Governor Cuomo announced his proposal for casinos includes just one in the Catskills, supporters of proposed facilities are lining up behind them.
6/6/2013
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Cuomo Casino Plan Called a Loser by Las Vegas Sands Executives
(New York) -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), the company controlled by billionaire Sheldon Adelson that is the largest U.S.-based casino operator, said it has no interest...
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Cuomo pushes for three upstate casinos
(New York) -- Governor Cuomo has been pushing the plan for upstate casinos as an economic development tool for several months now. The constitutional amendment needed,...
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More NY casinos? Voters aren't sure, Quinnipiac poll shows
(New York) -- A day after Gov. Andrew Cuomo released his Upstate casino bill, a Quinnipiac University poll shows that 51 percent of New York voters support creating non-...
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Ceretto responds to Cuomo casino gaming bill
(New York) -- Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, issued the following statement Wednesday concerning Gov. Cuomo's announced casino gaming legislation:
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Cuomo casino plan leaves out Long Island
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed authorizing three Las Vegas-type casinos in upstate New York, two video slot machine centers in western New York and a...
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FLCR closely watching N.Y. casino plans
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed authorizing three Las Vegas-type casinos in upstate New York, two video slot machine centers in western New York and a...
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NYC Comes Up Snake Eyes On Casino Gamble
(New York) -- Here's an extended version of my story that ran in today's editions: New York City would be out of luck under a new casino bill unveiled by Gov....
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Saratoga-based casino to gamble on Cuomo’s gaming act
(New York) -- The Saratoga Casino & Raceway plans to push for a full-scale casino license under NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Upstate NY Gaming Economic Development...
6/5/2013
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Cuomo Adds Details to Casino Expansion Plan
(New York) -- Unveiling further details on his casino expansion plans, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed the first three of seven Class III gambling facilities be...
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Cuomo fills in casino proposal details
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for an independent licensing and siting program, a minimum $50 million in up-front fees and taxes of 25 percent of gambling...
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Cuomo plans 3 new gambling sites in Western New York
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing three new gambling sites in Western New York, including a Las Vegas-style casino. In addition to the casino, he wants up to...
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Cuomo privately makes casino pitch
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo will include a large video slot machine parlor in western New York when he publicly proposes three upstate, Las Vegas-style casinos,...
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Cuomo releases his 3-casino plan for upstate NY
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed authorizing three Las Vegas-type casinos in upstate New York, two large video slot machine centers in western New York, and...
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Cuomo to introduce 'Destination Resort Casino Act of 2013'
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday introduced legislation to allow for three upstate casinos and let more gaming parlors into western New York if a gambling...
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo's casino bill calls for $50 million fee, 25% of revenues to state
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo today released his Upstate casino bill that would require any developer wanting to build one of the three casinos to pay a $50 million...
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Governor’s casino bill inked and to be delivered
(New York) -- A few legislative officials have copies of a casino bill that is Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s version of gambling expansion starting with three upstate...
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Developer Cappelli backs casinos for Concord, Grossinger's
(New York) -- Westchester developer Louis Cappelli, after more than year of staying silent about his intentions in Sullivan County, said he still plans a casino at the...
6/4/2013
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Editorial: Give NYC a slice of the gambling pie
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing for a constitutional amendment to "legalize" casino gambling by approving up to seven non-Indian casino licenses.
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Anti-casino activists get vocal
(New York) -- Anti-casino activists are crying foul over Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to expand gambling, using heightened rhetoric and a threat of litigation to oppose...
6/3/2013
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Bonacic bill begins to shape vision for new casinos
(New York) -- Sen. John Bonacic, R-Mount Hope, chairman of the Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, unveiled legislation (S.5586) that would authorize up to seven...
6/2/2013
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Catskills corner hopes for casino at old hotel
(New York) -- Casino dreams in this corner of the Catskills focus on an empty hotel that had its heyday when families came here in station wagons for shuffleboard,...
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Local officials would welcome casino
(New York) -- Fulton County officials say they would welcome one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed new gambling resorts into the county. But first they need hundreds...
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LETTER: Gambling isn't the answer
(New York) -- Dear Editor: When I was growing up there was gambling in only Las Vegas and Reno, Nev.. Otherwise it was supposed to be illegal. Eventually it was allowed...
6/1/2013
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Silver lining for Meadowlands casino backers
(New Jersey) -- Supporters of a Meadowlands casino are keeping a wary eye on ever-changing casino expansuion plans across the Hudson River in New York State.
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Long Island executives wager on casino future
(New York) -- It may be a gamble, but it seems both County Executives are looking to bring video lottery terminals to Long Island. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and...
5/31/2013
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Editorial: Siting casinos statewide is best way for New York to hit jackpot
(New York) -- In a state with a lottery, Indian casinos, "racinos," horse tracks, off-track betting parlors and online wagering, the betting has already closed...
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Smith: Count your cash before casinos open
(New York) -- People have always gambled. Ancient Romans wagered during their annual Saturnalia festival, and all four Gospels depict Roman soldiers gambling for Jesus...
5/30/2013
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Lawmakers urge Cuomo to allow city gaming
(New York) -- A group of concerned elected officials and business leaders gathered on the steps of Borough Hall in Kew Gardens this week to urge the governor to...
5/29/2013
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Legislators Continue Push For Casinos, But With Plan For Locations
(New York) -- A state legislator from the Catskills is leapfrogging Governor Andrew Cuomo when it comes to pushing forward the plan to bring casinos to New York State....
5/28/2013
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OP/ED: Recent agreements with Native nations can be a model
(New York) -- The proverbial i’s and t’s have yet to all be dotted and crossed, but recent agreements between New York state and the Oneida and Saint Regis...
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New York Casino Referendum By Fall, Says Top Lawmaker [sub req'd]
(New York) -- A state-wide referendum on casino gambling in New York is almost certainly poised to go ahead this fall, despite the increasingly messy and heated debate...
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The Best Bet: Session Countdown on Casinos
(New York) -- The legalization of casino gambling in New York is one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top priorities as the legislative session comes to a close this year,...
5/27/2013
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Gov-linked lobbyist the wife of the party
(New York) -- The wife of a top aide to Gov. Cuomo has been quietly hired by one of New York’s most aggressive lobbying and public-relations firms, which is now...
5/26/2013
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LI may yet get piece of new gambling action
(New York) -- Call it the $174 million bet. This week, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and their OTB presidents will meet...
5/25/2013
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Senate seeks 5 casinos, video slots on Long Island
(New York) -- Closed-door negotiations to expand casinos in New York call for five upstate casinos, including up to three in the Catskills and two video slot machine...
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Bonacic: Casino Locations Should Be Identified
(New York) -- This fall, voters could decide whether to legalize gambling. At least one state senator thinks voters should know where those casinos would be located.
5/24/2013
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Bonacic proposes two casinos in Sullivan, one in Ulster
(New York) -- State Senator John Bonacic (R- Mt. Hope), chairman of the Senate’s Gaming, Racing and Wagering Committee has introduced legislation allowing two...
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Bonacic: Casino Locations Should Be Identified
(New York) -- This fall, voters could decide whether to legalize gambling. At least one state senator thinks voters should know where those casinos would be located....
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GOP gambling bill: 5 upstate casinos, LI OTB video slots
(New York) -- Countering a proposal by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Republicans put their weight behind a bill to authorize up to five new upstate casinos over the next...
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Hudson Valley State Senator Wants Three Casinos In The Catskills
(New York) -- A state senator from the Hudson Valley has introduced legislation that would allow for up to seven casino licenses, three of which would be for the...
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Senator offers casino timetable
(New York) -- State Sen. John Bonacic, a Republican from the Catskills, introduced a bill Thursday that gave his conceptual framework for the siting of potential new...
5/23/2013
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Bonacic proposes two casinos in Sullivan, one in Ulster
(New York) -- State Senator John Bonacic (R-Mt. Hope), chairman of the Senate’s Gaming, Racing and Wagering Committee has introduced legislation allowing two...
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Key Republican senator offers alternative route to seven casinos in New York
(New York) -- Senate Racing & Wagering Committee Chairman John Bonacic, a Republican from the Catskills, offered his ideas for gambling expansion in a new bill on...
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NY Senator Introduces Gaming Expansion Plan
(New York) -- Sen. John Bonacic, chairman of the New York Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee whose district includes the Catskill Mountains, on May 23...
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Senate bill suggests siting casinos outside exclusivity zones
(New York) -- Washington County was suddenly thrust into New York’s casino debate Thursday after the chairman of the state Senate’s Racing, Gaming and...
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Senate seeks 5 casinos, video slots on Long Island
(New York) -- Senate Republicans are proposing five Las Vegas-style casinos including up to three in the Catskills with two video slot machine sites on Long Island.
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Senator offers casino timetable
(New York) -- State Sen. John Bonacic, a Republican from the Catskills, introduced a bill Thursday that gave his conceptual framework for the siting of potential new...
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Senator pushes for three casinos in Catskills and one in Westchester and Queens
(New York) -- Senate Racing and Wagering Committee chairman John Bonacic, R-Mount Hope, Orange County, introduced legislation today that would authorize seven casinos in...
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State Senate seeks 5 casinos, including 1 for Tioga County
(New York) -- Closed-door negotiations to expand casinos in New York call for five upstate casinos, including up to three in the Catskills and two video slot machine...
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Tioga County N.Y. A Location Named In Possible Casino Destinations
(New York) -- Some New York Senate republicans introduced a bill Thursday proposing five Las Vegas-style casinos including up to three in the Catskills with two video...
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EDITORIAL: Casino rights smart negotiating tool
(New York) -- We have to admire the adroit way Gov. Andrew Cuomo is using the casino gaming cause to the state’s advantage in negotiating with American Indian...
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Bonacic calls for 5 casinos - 3 to be built in Catskills
(New York) -- State Sen. John Bonacic introduced a bill on Thursday that calls for five upstate casinos, including three in the Catskills, over the next three to five...
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Governor anticipates four regions for three casinos
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo is anticipating that four upstate regions will compete for three casinos. In an interview with Susan Arbetter onThe Capitol Pressroom...
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Senate GOP bill opens way for another casino in WNY
(New York) -- A key State Senate Republican is proposing that Western New York could be eligible for a new non-Indian casino in five years if the Seneca Nation of...
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Alex Bay racino not out of the running
(New York) -- While hope for an Ogdensburg casino was crushed by Tuesday’s settlement with the Mohawks, Alexandria Bay might still be home to a racino.
5/22/2013
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Lake George out of the running for Vegas-style casino after Cuomo-Mohawks deal
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s deal with the St. Regis Mohawks takes Lake George off the table as a potential Las Vegas-style casino site.
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Letter: Put focus on helping gamblers
(New York) -- Thank you for the article "Casino gambling remains alive," May 2, regarding Gov. Andrew Cuomo's priority issue of stimulating our economy by...
5/21/2013
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Joanie Mahoney on Oneida-New York deal: Onondaga County wouldn't have gotten a casino anyway
(New York) -- The deal between New York and the Oneida Indian Nation means no casinos in Onondaga County, but the county probably wasn't going to get one anyway,...
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Essex County busts on casino
(New York) -- Essex County has left the table. Under an agreement reached May 21 between the State of New York and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, the county, along with...
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Nevele owners, hotel employees union sign labor agreement
(New York) -- Nevele Investors LLC, the new owners of the Nevele Hotel in Ellenville, and the New York Hotel and Motel Council, AFL-CIO, Monday announced a labor peace...
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Skelos Confirms Proposal To Bring Casino Gambling To Long Island
(New York) -- New York State Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) confirmed a proposal Tuesday to bring video slot machines to Long Island as part...
5/20/2013
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Council candidate praises Cuomo’s Coney Island casino snub
(New York) -- Coney Island isn’t going to become the next Atlantic City after all. After much talk about the possibility, Governor Cuomo’s plan to bring...
5/19/2013
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Barry Lewis: 10 years after Mohawk pact, where's the casino?
(New York) -- Ten years ago this month, then-Gov. George Pataki signed an agreement with the St. Regis Mohawks to pave the way for a $500 million casino at Kutsher's...
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New York gaming up 7 percent, report says
(New York) -- New York gross gaming revenue rose 7 percent during the past year while slot revenues fell in three neighboring states, an industry report says.
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Casino Proposal Has Plainview People Wondering
(New York) -- Several major news outlets reported that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in discussions to dramatically expand casino gambling in New York.
5/18/2013
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Hugh Reynolds: Four on the floor
(New York) -- It’s difficult for a state legislator to sum up in 15 minutes or less what’s going on in Albany, even in front of a business audience typically...
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New Casino on Long Island a Possibility
(New York) -- Lawmakers are discussing the possibility of bringing video lottery machines to Long Island. As part of a closed-door discussion this week, New York State...
5/16/2013
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Cuomo secures deal with Oneida Nation, counties
(New York) -- After the governor threatened Indian nations with a casino next door if they didn't straighten out their contracts, the Oneidas appear to be the first...
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Long Island casino in play in NY
(New York) -- A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York,...
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Indian casino agreement good for Saratoga Springs
(New York) -- The odds of Saratoga Springs getting a casino improved with the announcement today that the operators of Turning Stone Resort Casino have entered a revenue...
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Boyle: I'm pushing VLTs, not casinos, for Long Island
(New York) -- Though he’s pushing for Long Island off-track betting parlors to add video slot machines, Sen. Phil Boyle said a bill he recently introduced doesn...
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Cuomo casino plan does not include Resorts World
(New York) -- Ten blocks west of Resorts World Casino New York City, a billboard over Rockaway Boulevard advertised casino table games less than two hours away in New...
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Cuomo deals LI out / Rejects OTB slots in Nassau, Suffolk
(New York) -- Nassau and Suffolk county officials are pushing Gov. Cuomo to allow slot machines on Long Island as part of his plan to expand legalized gambling in the...
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LI casino part of closed-door talks to expand gaming in NY
(New York) -- A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York,...
5/14/2013
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OP/ED: Editorial: Casino referendum
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo doesn’t like the odds shaping up on passage of a referendum legalizing non-Indian casinos in the state. So he and state...
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Senator Bonacic wants Governor to name regions that will get gaming licenses
(New York) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo says it's not a question of casinos or no casinos. The state of New York is already in the gambling business. It's about...
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How NYS casino development could affect New Yorkers' health
(New York) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo has outlined plans to expand organized gaming in the state, arguing the addition of three casinos in upstate New York would bring...
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OP/ED: Cuomo’s very dicey gamble / The risks of casino gambling aren't worth the supposed rewards
(New York) -- Gov. Cuomo is staking a big pile of political chips — and a piece of the state’s economic future — on the expansion of casino gambling.
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Ulster stands to lose out if Cuomo casino plan sets the rules: Bonacic
(New York) -- Sen. John Bonacic told the Ulster Chamber of Commerce this morning that Ulster could lose the race for a casino if the bidding follows Gov. Cuomo's...
5/13/2013
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Amid Scandals, NY Senate GOP Leader Dean Skelos Warns Members About Casino Cash
(New York) -- Here is the expanded lead item from my "Albany Insider" column from today: With the state capital besieged by criminal investigations, Senate...
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Behind Cuomo's bet on casinos
(New York) -- If there are going to be destination casinos in New York state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week, they will be only upstate for the next five years....
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COLUMN: Casinos are state's latest get-rich-quick scheme
(New York) -- Casinos are a fickle business. Back when the Seneca Gaming Corp. still filed earnings reports, it explained away a drop in quarterly gambling revenue at...
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Cuomo lobbying group loses contributions as state ethics law requires donor disclosure
(New York) -- Donations for a lobbying group that promotes Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s policies dropped from $17 million to zero after the state ethics board began...
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No Sure Bets For Cuomo’s Casino Plan [sub. req'd]
(New York) -- The casino debate is back on full blast in New York State, but a deal on where to put the new gambling destinations still has a long way to go.
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VIDEO: New York, New York - Casinos: Good or Bad Bet for New York?
(New York) -- "New York, New York" is a weekly multi-platform series dedicated exclusively to New York politics. The series is hosted by Richard French and...
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Jay Bergman: New York would be better served building casinos near the city
(New York) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week his plan to create three new casinos in Upstate New York. His plan excluded any hope for new casinos in the...
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Construction union hails local casino push
(New York) -- There's no doubt Ulster County's unionized construction workers stand behind a proposed casino at the site of the old Nevele Grande resort. The...
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Labor groups announce support for proposed Nevele casino
(New York) -- Ulster County labor leaders showed their collective support for a proposed gambling casino at the site of the former Nevele Grande Resort Monday morning.
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New York Gaming Commission Taking Shape
(New York) -- More than a year after it was created by law, the New York Gaming Commission is getting closer to having board members in place who can fully run the new...
5/12/2013
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Cuomo lobbying group loses contributions as state ethics law requires donor disclosure
(New York) -- Donations for a lobbying group that promotes Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s policies dropped from $17 million to zero after the state ethics board began...
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Cuomo watch: A look ahead to casino campaigns
(New York) -- It's likely that casino operators in neighboring states will spend to kill a gambling-expansion referendum this fall in New York. "Racinos...
5/11/2013
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Cuomo has his Albany to-do list ready
(New York) -- Casinos, political corruption, abortion and the Long Island Power Authority will dominate the stretch run of the 2013 state legislative session, Gov....
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OP/ED: Casino referendum
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo doesn’t like the odds shaping up on passage of a referendum legalizing non-Indian casinos in the state. So he and state...
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Casino plan moving in New York, too — but with bumps
(Illinois) -- As Illinois lawmakers and Gov. Pat Quinnget closer to finally approving a casino for downtown Chicago, legalized gambling seems on a somewhat similar track...
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Cuomo said he will not let recent corruption scandals derail his agenda
(New York) -- This week saw a lot of action by the Governor in Albany, first holding the state's first-ever tourism summit, followed by unveiling his casino...
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Sullivan lawmakers pleased with governor’s intention to moved forward with casino proposal
(New York) -- Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Scott Samuelson said he “remains hopeful” that the county will benefit from plans to develop casino gaming...
5/10/2013
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Cuomo urges upstate tribes to decide on casinos
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that New York's Indian casinos could face competition in their backyards if talks with tribes over his gambling...
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American Indian casino compacts with state come under scrutiny
(New York) -- Attorney Michael Garry believes a major casino could be located within an area of upstate New York where an American Indian tribe has exclusivity over...
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Andrew Cuomo makes his push for Upstate casinos
(New York) -- Remember that time it snowed on Mother's Day? Well, feel lucky that we just have a frost warning this weekend. But, thanks goodness, it is the weekend...
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Cuomo again touting casinos to lift Upstate economy
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to address Upstate New York’s serious economic problems by expanding casino gambling to three still undisclosed locations and...
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Cuomo casino plan released / 3 bids would compete in each of 6 districts; 1 wins per district
(New York) -- One plan for a casino in Monticello at the former Concord Hotel has been in development for years; another at the Nevele resort outside Ellenville is...
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Tribal settlements in the casino mix / Cuomo hopes tough issues can be resolved before expansion starts
(New York) -- In Gov. Andrew Cuomo's perfect world, New York's three newest casinos would be destination gaming resorts built in the Catskills/Hudson Valley,...
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Young Says Casino Decision Up To Gov. Cuomo, Public Vote
(New York) -- The decision to put non-Indian casinos in Western New York will be decided by the Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the public.
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Developer Thomas Wilmot still wants to build casino near Syracuse
(New York) -- Rochester developer Thomas Wilmot Sr. is still interested in building a gaming facility in the Syracuse area.
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Cuomo Touts Expansion of Casino Gambling
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there is a big enough appetite for gambling in New York to permit the state to expand casino operations while protecting the...
5/9/2013
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Indian casino compacts with state come under scrutiny
(New York) -- Attorney Michael Garry believes a major casino could be located within an area of upstate New York where an American Indian tribe has exclusivity over...
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Cuomo again touting casinos to lift Upstate economy
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to address Upstate New York’s serious economic problems by expanding casino gambling to three still undisclosed locations and...
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Cuomo Threatens Native American Casinos With Competition
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York's Native American casinos could face competition in their backyards if tribes and the state fail to reach agreements in...
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Cuomo wants casino referendum this fall
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo committed Thursday to holding a statewide referendum on casino expansion this fall, after considering waiting until next year. His...
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Cuomo Wants Voters to Decide on Full-Scale Casinos
(New York) -- Offering up some details on a promised plan for legalizing full-scale casinos in New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Thursday he would push for a...
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Cuomo's gaming plan to affect Ulster, Sullivan counties
(New York) -- “On the face of it, looks like it might preclude two of the three licenses from being issued to the Catskills,” said Nevele Investors LLC CEO...
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Cuomo: Resort Gaming Plan Would Boost Upstate Tourism
(New York) -- A comprehensive resort gaming destination plan to create jobs and boost tourism in Upstate New York was unveiled Thursday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Gov. Cuomo outlines casino plan
(New York) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo stated, "We need jobs in Upstate New York and economic activity in Upstate New York like we need oxygen."
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Gov. Cuomo releases casino gaming plan to boost economy and tourism industry in upstate New York
(New York) -- One day after hosting a tourism summit in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a casino gaming plan which he says will help create jobs and boost tourism in...
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Governor looking to build three casinos in Upstate New York
(New York) -- Casinos owned and operated by American Indian tribes could see some new competition if they can't resolve long-time disputes with New York State.
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New York Bill will tab tracks to full Casinos
(New York) -- Senate Republicans in New York are finalizing legislation to restrict the first three casinos under a gambling expansion effort to areas of the state...
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OP/ED: Casinos in New York would prey on problem gamblers and shift the costs to taxpayers
(New York) -- When Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2012 proposed new commercial casinos, he said they would need regulation. The likely reasons: to mitigate problem gambling and to...
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UPDATE: Bonacic: 'I will push for three casinos' in region, not one as Cuomo proposes
(New York) -- One plan for a casino in Monticello at the former Concord Hotel has been in development for years; another at the Nevele resort outside Ellenville is...
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Another Voice: New York must offer services to problem gamblers
(New York) -- If it hasn’t happened in your home already, expect the topic of gambling in this state to become a household topic across many New York homes very...
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Racing could be left out in casino plan
(New York) -- Unless future casinos are located at racino sites they won't support breeders, horsemen or racing purses. Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out his vision for...
5/8/2013
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Cuomo pushes idea of sharing wealth of casinos
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants any future new casinos to provide revenue to several counties surrounding each one, not just the county that's host to the...
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Cuomo pushes idea of sharing wealth of casinos as state hosts tourism summit
(New York) -- New York will seek to entice tourists from other states and countries vacationing in New York City to be lured to upstate destinations, Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
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GLYNN: More details needed on casino proposal
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo pledged in his earlier State of the State addresses that he would change the culture of Albany.
5/7/2013
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Senate Republicans want to exclude WNY from casino expansion
(New York) -- Senate Republicans will offer a casino expansion plan that calls for protecting the Seneca Nation of Indians’ three casino investments in Western New...
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OP/ED: Mr. Cuomo's big blind bet
(New York) -- THE ISSUE: The governor wants lawmakers to endorse gambling on minimal information.
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NY Bill Would Tab Tracks for Full Casinos
(New York) -- Senate Republicans in New York are finalizing legislation to restrict the first three casinos under a gambling expansion effort to areas of the state...
5/6/2013
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Anti-casino activist: Home rule is better than state deciding
(New York) -- I had a story last week looking at how the concept of home rule, affirmed in a recent court case over fracking, may play out in the coming debate over...
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Our view: Bring casino expansion talks into the sunlight
(New York) -- Cayuga County has seen plenty of casino drama over the past decade, as the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York and the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma have...
5/5/2013
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Valley View: 'Regulation' won't curb casinos' harm
(New York) -- When Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2012 proposed new commercial casinos, he said they would need regulation. Likely reasons: Mitigate problem gambling and protect...
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Cuomo watch: Asking Indians to share the wealth
(New York) -- Two decades ago, then-Gov. Mario M. Cuomo signed a pact that allowed the Oneida Nation to open New York's first casino. The agreement didn't...
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Editorial: Voters deserve odds to place bets on casino
(New York) -- The two men who control the fate and location of new casinos in New York need to work out their differences in public. That means Gov. Andrew Cuomo,...
5/4/2013
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Fracking ruling buoys casino foes
(New York) -- Opponents of hydrofracking rejoiced earlier this week when a mid-level appeals court ruled individual towns can ban the gas drilling technique within their...
5/3/2013
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Cuomo Talks Casino Legislation
(New York) -- Governor Cuomo is making a case to postpone a public vote on whether to allow full-fledged casinos off Indian land.
5/2/2013
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Casino gambling remains alive / Governor says gaming sites "are among the most complicated" items left for the session
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo sees the 23 legislative days remaining in the 2013 session as a time to try to complete a deal on expanding legalized casinos in New York...
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Lawmakers consider delaying casino vote
(New York) -- Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders tried to jump start negotiations over siting several new gambling casinos in New York. But they also conceded that...
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