Nichols

Cuomo Reiterates Support For Upstate Casinos

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May 6, 2013

Governor Andrew Cuomo reiterated his support for allowing three non-Indian casinos in upstate New York, but said this week he would be open to pushing back the date for a public vote on the proposal until 2014. Cuomo has pushed for the legalization of three Las Vegas-style casinos upstate as a way to bring...
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Nichol’s Kirby Park Re-Opens

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May 6, 2013

The Village of Nichols’ historic Kirby Park will officially re-open on Saturday. The park suffered in the wake of Tropical Storm Lee, but over $153,000 in federal and state funding, local business grants and donations, and community contributions have allowed the park to be restored. To mark the occasion, there will be a parade,...
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Record Revenues at Tioga Downs

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April 19, 2013

Tioga Downs Casino has announced a record fiscal year. The casino announced Thursday that their gross gaming revenues were $61 million, a two percent increase over the previous fiscal year. Over $23.7 million was generated for education during this period, an increase of 3 percent over the previous year and the highest produced since...
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Tioga Downs Announces Summer Concerts

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April 9, 2013

Tioga Downs has announced the lineup for their 2013 Summer Concert Series. The series starts off on May 31st with a show by Tony Orlando. Gretchen Wilson follows him with a show in mid-June, and Michael McDonald will be the feature act in the first Independence Day Weekend with a performance on July 5th....
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Tioga Downs Job Fair Draws Hundreds

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April 2, 2013

Tioga Downs was filled with visitors Monday, although many were there looking for a new job, rather than a big jackpot. Hundreds of applicants flooded the lobby of the racino, hoping to fill one of the 60 full- and part-time positions available in the casino and on the racetrack. There were on-the-spot interviews, testing...
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Tioga Downs Receives Tax Abatement Approval

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March 7, 2013

Local officials met last night to decide whether or not they will grant a tax abatement package which would allow Tioga Downs to construct a six-story hotel and convention center. The Tioga county Industrial Development Agency’s Board of Directors considered a resolution which would authorize approximately $5.2 million in tax breaks for the project....
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Busy Week for Tioga County Police

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March 1, 2013

It’s been a busy week for crime fighters in Tioga County, after a meth lab bust on Tuesday, and a CVS Pharmacy robbery on Wednesday. Now, local law enforcement officials are adding a third high profile case, to what’s seemingly been a week of early Spring cleaning in Tioga County. The New York State...
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SCHOOL CLOSING: Tioga Central, 12 pm today

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February 8, 2013

The Tioga Central School District will dismiss students at 12 noon today due to the impending snow storm.
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