MGM’s surprise exit from the New York casino race leaves Empire City's future uncertain and Yonkers leaders demanding answers.

Two local casino — Resorts World in Queens and MGM’s Empire City in Yonkers — took key steps toward winning licenses to become full casinos Thursday with a pair of votes advancing them to the final ...

Empire City Casino has been cleared to vie in a shrunken field of competitors for a state license that would spur a $1.7 billion expansion of the Yonkers operation. A five-member committee that ...

The City Council rejected Bally's proposal for a casino in the Bronx due to concern about its long-term viability. Bronx authorities are supporting Empire City's bid because they believe it to be a ...

MGM on Tuesday unexpectedly withdrew its casino license application for Empire City in Yonkers. The mayor said “something doesn’t add up.” ...

The downstate New York casino approval process is coming down to the wire. On Thursday, MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not-- hit the jackpot. Video ...

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano says he wants a full investigation saying, "Something doesn't add up here. The people of Yonkers ...

Empire City Casino in Yonkers abruptly ended its bid for a license upgrade and a $1.7 billion expansion after MGM said the ...

And then there were three: One of the four surviving New York City-area casino bids has withdrawn its $2.3 billion proposal.