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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • Volume 30
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NOVEMBER 2015
Number 11
Groundbreaking at Tioga Downs for Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Most significant milestone at Tioga Downs
Community leaders, supporters, politicians and Tioga Downs officials stood shoulder to shoulder and turned the earth with golden shovels on October 30, 2015, breaking ground on a major expansion at the entertainment complex in Nichols. Tioga Downs is moving forward with the multi-million dollar casino project now that the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended awarding the state’s final full casino gaming license to Tioga Downs. The ground breaking ceremony represents a
proactive approach to the buildout of the proposed destination resort in anticipation of the successful award of a full gaming license. Special guests US Congressman Tom Reed, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Assemblyman Gary Finch and Assemblyman Clifford Crouch all spoke on the significant investment in the community that this represents. The expansion will lead to local workforce growth in terms of 840 new direct and indirect jobs. Always committed to investing in the community, the expansion will allow Tioga
Ribbon Cutting at Nichols Bridge
Downs to further assist small businesses and charitable causes. The political leaders also thanked Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs, for his commitment to the Southern Tier and expressed their excitement for the abundant opportunity that a full gaming license will bring to the region. Jeff Gural thanked everyone for their support as Tioga Downs pursued the full gaming license. A thank you reception with a champagne toast to celebrate the announcement was held immediately following the groundbreaking.
“Today’s event represents the most significant milestone here at Tioga Downs since the doors opened for business many years ago,” said Gural. “We can’t say thank you enough to Governor Cuomo, the Gaming Facility Location Board as well as each and every person that demonstrated their support for a full gaming license at Tioga Downs. We would not be standing here today breaking ground on an exciting future without the help from every one of you.” www.tiogadowns.com.
Owego’s Holiday Showcase Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
A ribbon cutting ceremoney was held on October 29 at the county’s newly replaced East River Road Bridge over the Wappessening Creek in Nichols. The old bridge, built in 1920, was reaching the end of its service life. There was significant deterioration of the bridge deck and the concrete support structure. It was also prone to catching debris during high water events. The bridge project also allowed the
Village of Nichols to move the driveway to Kirby Park more west of the bridge to allow better sight distance for park goers to safely exit the park. The Village of Nichols, working with the county, Town of Nichols and the contractors, also put a pad for parking on the south side of the park. This pad helps alleviate parking in the mud, in the spring and during heavy rains, when the park has large events.
Start your holiday shopping at home on Saturday, November 14, when the Historic Owego Marketplace opens the doors on its festive Holiday Showcase. Santa will arrive in the village by horse drawn carriage at 11:00 am with a route through downtown. He then takes up his chair at the Tioga Arts Council on Front Street where all the children may visit him and pose for pictures taken by Mom or Dad. The enchantment continues with free carriage rides for all, departing from in
front of the Barleycorn until 3:00 pm. Stop by the Riverow Bookshop where the BonFed Cartoonictures will re-create your likeness as never before. Juggler Will Stafford will be performing throughout downtown, bringing fun and wonder to young and old. Watch out for that wandering Photo Booth that may catch the smile in your eyes in a wink of time. Music for sure and happiness for all. Don't miss it.