Empire Resorts (NYNY)

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The plans include a world-class gaming and entertainment facility to be developed at the site. The centerpiece of the project is the $1 billion "Entertainment City," which is expected to include a 100,000-square-foot gaming area, convention center, hotel, golf, retail stores, restaurants and various family entertainment activities. The 1.5 million-square-foot facility has already received required zoning and final site plan approvals. The gaming floor will be built within the hotel, adjacent to a new 5/8th mile state-of-the-art harness track pending regulatory approval.

Upon approval and completion of construction, the company expects to more than double Empire's current contribution to approximately $38 million per year, which goes to fund education.

The plan has earned praise from local, state, federal and union officials.