Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts has requested and been granted approval by the New York Gaming Commission to resume live racing operations at Yonkers Raceway beginning Monday, June 22, 2020.
Racing will begin with a three-night weekly schedule on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Post time is 7:05 p.m. nightly. Qualifying races will begin on June 15, 2020. Spectators will not be permitted but races will be simulcast, and available for viewing and wagering at EmpireCityBets.com.
Extensive health and safety protocols will be in place in accordance with guidelines issued by the Commission. Protocols include, but are not limited to, capacity limitations and distancing measures, temperature checks and health screenings, installation of no-touch fixtures and disinfectant stations, equipment usage and cleaning protocols, mandatory use of face masks, and hand sanitizer stations throughout the racing area.
"As always, the health and safety of our customers and employees remain our top priority," said the track in its announcement on Saturday (June 13).
(Yonkers)