Rev. Floyd Flake and rapper Jay - Z have each withdrawn themselves from Aqueduct Entertainment Group amid ongoing federal and state investigations into the group's controversial and surprise selection as the developer for the new Aqueduct racino in Queens. (therealdeal.com)
Gaming revenue at racinos in New York overall has rebounded last year after declining in 2014, Moody's found, increasing by 2.3 percent overall. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Most recently, the Senate Democratic leadership was embroiled in a series of scandals involving a lucrative contract for a video lottery racino at Aqueduct Race Track. (timesunion.com)