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COVID-19: Here's When NY Casinos Can Reopen, What Restrictions Will Be In Place COVID-19: Here's When NY Casinos Can Reopen, What Restrictions Will Be In Place
Covid-19: Here's When NY Casinos Can Reopen, What Restrictions Will Be In Place Feeling lucky? Casinos in New York State have been given the green light to begin reopening next week, albeit with certain restrictions in place to help prevent any spike or spread of COVID-19. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday, Sept. 3 that casinos and video lottery terminal facilities can reopen as of Saturday, Sept. 9 with a 25 percent occupancy limit. According to Cuomo, any venues that reopen will be subject to safety restrictions that include strict enforcement of face coverings except when eating or drinking, and social distancing. The reopening decision will apply…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Resorts World, Other Casinos Send Layoff Notices To Thousands Of Workers COVID-19: Resorts World, Other Casinos Send Layoff Notices To Thousands Of Workers
Covid-19: Resorts World, Other Casinos Send Layoff Notices To Thousands Of Workers Thousands of casino employees in the Hudson Valley will soon be out of a job soon as casinos remain closed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. More than 4,000 employees at Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs, Rivers Casino Resorts World Catskills and Resorts World New York City have all been given notice that their positions are being terminated amid the outbreak of the virus. Employees had previously been furloughed since the pandemic began in New York in mid-March and now have been issued warning that they are to be let go. "Unfortunately, several weeks after ceasing operations in Ma…

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by Zak Failla