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Yonkers Raceway Opening Postponed Again

YONKERS, New York – As reported by the Hudson Journal News: "The long-delayed debut of a $240 million video lottery casino planned for Yonkers Raceway will wait at least a few more days, as track officials again have pushed back the expected opening.

"Track officials two weeks ago targeted a 'soft opening' today for Empire City at Yonkers Raceway, the largest of eight planned video gaming casinos approved by the state Legislature in 2001. Ongoing construction, however, has pushed the expected opening back at least a couple more days.

"The delay has prompted track officials to contemplate holding off the opening until early next week, rather than test new staff with the large crowds expected on the weekend, said Timothy Rooney Jr., the track's general counsel and son of owner Timothy Rooney.

"…Rooney said the track, which has been closed for construction since late June 2005, does not yet have a firm opening date.

"…Yonkers Raceway and state officials are eager to open the casino, which is projected to reap millions per week for the state…"

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