Akshar weighs in on gaming in the Southern Tier
BROOME COUNTY – Republican State Senate hopeful Fred Akshar is weighing in on a decision to potentially green-light a full gaming facility in the Southern Tier.
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board announced Wednesday that it recommends Tioga Downs in Nichols as a new location for a Vegas-style casino.
The board credited Tioga Downs’ potential to create hundreds of jobs and boost the Southern Tier’s economy as a key factor for its endorsement.
Board members rejected a previous application submitted by Tioga Downs earlier this year; however, application revisions led to a second look. Those revisions include an approximate $138 million investment from Tioga Downs and a larger on-site hotel than was initially planned.
Akshar applauded the board’s decision on Wednesday.
“The news that the Gaming Facility Location Board has approved Tioga Downs’ expansion is a positive step in the right direction and will lead to both short term and long term job creation,” stated Akshar. “It shows me that Albany is starting to finally listen to the needs of the Southern Tier, but our community needs much more.”
Akshar said he plans to “fight for our fair share of economic development” in the Southern Tier if he wins against Democratic challenger Barbara Fiala in November.
The State Gaming Commission must next approve Tioga Downs’ application before the expansion project can move forward.
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board announced Wednesday that it recommends Tioga Downs in Nichols as a new location for a Vegas-style casino.
The board credited Tioga Downs’ potential to create hundreds of jobs and boost the Southern Tier’s economy as a key factor for its endorsement.
Board members rejected a previous application submitted by Tioga Downs earlier this year; however, application revisions led to a second look. Those revisions include an approximate $138 million investment from Tioga Downs and a larger on-site hotel than was initially planned.
Akshar applauded the board’s decision on Wednesday.
“The news that the Gaming Facility Location Board has approved Tioga Downs’ expansion is a positive step in the right direction and will lead to both short term and long term job creation,” stated Akshar. “It shows me that Albany is starting to finally listen to the needs of the Southern Tier, but our community needs much more.”
Akshar said he plans to “fight for our fair share of economic development” in the Southern Tier if he wins against Democratic challenger Barbara Fiala in November.
The State Gaming Commission must next approve Tioga Downs’ application before the expansion project can move forward.
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