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YONKERS, NY ~ Yonkers, NY - In a unanimous decision, the Yonkers City Council has approved the zoning ordinance and zoning map amendment for the property at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts. This designation establishes the property, located at 810 Yonkers Avenue, as a designated Casino District. The announcement was made by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano during a press conference on June 26, 2025.
The approval of this zoning classification is a significant step towards the expansion of Empire City Casino into a full-scale commercial casino. Pending approval from New York State, the casino will feature Class III slot machines, live-dealer table games, and retail sports betting. The deadline for submitting applications for one of three full-gaming licenses set to be awarded by the end of this year is June 27th.
Mayor Spano expressed his excitement about the potential economic growth and job creation that this project will bring to Yonkers. "Yonkers is on its way to winning big in spurring transformative economic growth, job creation, entertainment and more," he said. "This vote signals to New York that the Yonkers site has speed to market readiness and is prepared to hit the ground running once licenses are granted."
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The Mayor also thanked the City Council for their unanimous support in approving this zoning classification and setting the stage for success. He emphasized that working with community members, city leaders, and MGM Resorts has been crucial in ensuring that this project will benefit not only Yonkers but also Westchester County and New York State as a whole.
In addition to approving the zoning classification, the City of Yonkers and MGM Resorts will also finalize terms of their Community Benefits Agreement in the coming weeks. This agreement will address key priorities such as public safety, traffic and infrastructure improvements, tax payments, job creation, and overall quality-of-life enhancements.
Yonkers City Council Majority Leader John Rubbo also expressed his support for the project, stating that the zone change is not just about development but also about safeguarding the quality of life for residents and creating good jobs. He highlighted the community benefits that have been negotiated, including additional funding for public safety and sector cars, investments in flooding mitigation and infrastructure improvements.
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The first phase of MGM Resorts' development plan for Empire City Casino includes a world-class, Las Vegas-style casino floor with live-dealer table games and a state-of-the-art sportsbook. It will also feature a 5,000-capacity entertainment venue for A-list performances, meeting and event space, three new full-service restaurants, and renovations to existing dining venues.
The submission of the commercial casino license application marks a significant milestone in the decades-long effort to unlock Empire City Casino's full potential. With this project, Yonkers is set to become a premier destination for entertainment and economic growth.
The approval of this zoning classification is a significant step towards the expansion of Empire City Casino into a full-scale commercial casino. Pending approval from New York State, the casino will feature Class III slot machines, live-dealer table games, and retail sports betting. The deadline for submitting applications for one of three full-gaming licenses set to be awarded by the end of this year is June 27th.
Mayor Spano expressed his excitement about the potential economic growth and job creation that this project will bring to Yonkers. "Yonkers is on its way to winning big in spurring transformative economic growth, job creation, entertainment and more," he said. "This vote signals to New York that the Yonkers site has speed to market readiness and is prepared to hit the ground running once licenses are granted."
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The Mayor also thanked the City Council for their unanimous support in approving this zoning classification and setting the stage for success. He emphasized that working with community members, city leaders, and MGM Resorts has been crucial in ensuring that this project will benefit not only Yonkers but also Westchester County and New York State as a whole.
In addition to approving the zoning classification, the City of Yonkers and MGM Resorts will also finalize terms of their Community Benefits Agreement in the coming weeks. This agreement will address key priorities such as public safety, traffic and infrastructure improvements, tax payments, job creation, and overall quality-of-life enhancements.
Yonkers City Council Majority Leader John Rubbo also expressed his support for the project, stating that the zone change is not just about development but also about safeguarding the quality of life for residents and creating good jobs. He highlighted the community benefits that have been negotiated, including additional funding for public safety and sector cars, investments in flooding mitigation and infrastructure improvements.
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The first phase of MGM Resorts' development plan for Empire City Casino includes a world-class, Las Vegas-style casino floor with live-dealer table games and a state-of-the-art sportsbook. It will also feature a 5,000-capacity entertainment venue for A-list performances, meeting and event space, three new full-service restaurants, and renovations to existing dining venues.
The submission of the commercial casino license application marks a significant milestone in the decades-long effort to unlock Empire City Casino's full potential. With this project, Yonkers is set to become a premier destination for entertainment and economic growth.
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