Nyra Deal Pours $26 Million Into Yonkers Raceway " Klein And Stewart-cousins Bring Bucks Home To District "
Jeffrey D. Klein
February 12, 2008
ALBANY-Today Senator Jeff Klein (D-Westchester/Bronx) and Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) voted to pass legislation to pour an additional $26 million into Yonkers Raceway. The funding constitutes the largest portion of a $70 million package of additional revenue for the eight tracks that have video-lottery terminals (VLTs), including Finger Lakes Racing and Gaming in
“This is the boon we’ve been waiting for to bring the Raceway into the 21st century, and make it a regional entertainment destination. The deal will bring increased business into
Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins added, “This is a big win for
Yonkers
In addition, the Legislature voted to give the New York Racing Association a 25-year contract to run racing at three thoroughbred tracks: Aqueduct and
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