VERNON, NY (June 29, 2017) – “I would like to take
this opportunity on behalf of all of my employees, the many local businesses
that rely on Vernon and me personally to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for his
support yesterday and today in getting the legislation we needed that would
allow us to remain open.”
“A special thank you to Senator Joe Griffo, who worked
tirelessly in this effort and the Mohawk Nine, whose bipartisan support
yesterday also made a difference. In the Assembly my thanks going out to
Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, who also worked extremely hard, along with
Assemblyman Bill Magee and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo from Binghamton.”
“Thanks to this legislation we will not only continue to
employ 300 people but will continue to provide education with between $11
Million and $12 Million annually and continue to pay $2 Million dollars in
local taxes to the local communities.”
“I remain committed to maintaining Vernon Downs as a local
Mom & Pop type casino with horse racing, an affordable hotel and a great
place to host weddings and meetings at our event center. This is
obviously a great way to begin the summer season and the upcoming holiday.”
“We expect to continue to give back to the local community
as we have in the past. For those of you in the area tomorrow we are
hosting our annual charity concert featuring 38 Special. As always, all
of the ticket sales, plus an additional $10 for every ticket sold and $0.50 for
every dollar raised by Food Bank of Central New York at the door will be
donated to the Food Bank of Central New York. On Saturday after the races
we will be having our annual fireworks display. Thanks again to everyone
who insured the future of Vernon Downs.”
