SOA of NY congratulates Rooney family on sale of Yonkers
May 30, 2018,from the SOA of New York
Yonkers, NY — The Standardbred Owners Association of New York wishes to congratulate Tim Rooney Sr. and the entire Rooney family on Tuesday’s announcement of the sale of Yonkers Raceway and Empire City Casino.
We have known this day would eventually be upon us and wish to thank the Rooneys for a nearly 50-year partnership that has seen tremendous growth in the New York horse racing industry.
The SOA of NY looks forward to working with our new partners at Yonkers Raceway, MGM Grand, and want to remind all horsemen and our members that Yonkers Raceway will continue to be racing under their stewardship.
Our agreements insure that racing will continue through this contract and those to come. The jobs in horse racing and agriculture are important to the New York State economy and we are confident that new management recognizes this.
- Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway sold to MGM Resorts (Tuesday, May 29, 2018)
According to streetinsider.com, MGM Resorts International and MGM Growth Properties announced on Tuesday (May 29) that MGM Resorts has entered into an agreement to acquire the Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway for $850 million.
- Harness Horse Breeders of New York on sale of Yonkers (Tuesday, June 05, 2018)
With the pending sale of the Empire City Casino and Racetrack the Harness Horse Breeders of New York expect the New York State breeding and racing program to continue to flourish.