This week’s special session was the last chance to pass tax relief legislation for the central NY racino to stave off an imminent closure The Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill that will provide financial assistance to the Vernon Downs racetrack and casino in Oneida County, preventing a shutdown that had […]
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Casino licensing fees generated $120.8 million for public schools statewide
Nearly $121 million generated by the licensing fees for three upstate casinos will be distributed to schools across the state, the governor announced Tuesday. In addition, 22 counties and three upstate municipalities are receiving $30.2 million in license fees paid by the state’s casinos. “This funding will help counties […]