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of interest in an effort to drive regional and national promotion.
Two new distribution centers are being developed—for Cintas (off Executive Boulevard) and for FedEx (on Tuckahoe Road).
Construction has begun on Westchester’s first Lowe’s home goods store at Ridge Hill.
CENTER FOR
CULTURE AND
CUISINE
Yonkers isn’t just a hub
for commerce and business- related development. In recent years, it also has become a burgeoning center for culture and cuisine, conjuring images of Brooklyn a decade ago.
In fact, Yonkers was recently crowned “hippest town” in
the Hudson Valley in voting on The Journal News’ website, www.lohud.com.
Perhaps no finer example of this emerging trend exists than the transformation of
the old Yonkers Jail on the waterfront. The derelict jail was purchased by Maya Lin— best known as the designer
of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington—and her art dealer husband, Daniel Wolf, to create gallery and studio space.
Grants in the neighborhood of $3 million received from Governor Andrew Cuomo
and his Regional Economic Development Council will
go largely to the funding of arts and cultural projects.
The money will go toward expansion and enhancement of the downtown waterfront esplanade, development of an urban heritage sculpture on the waterfront and creation of an arts and technology center at the site of the old Alexander Carpet Mills.
Yonkers has plenty of other cultural, entertainment, and dining options to offer, with more on the way. Here’s a sampling:
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One of the first tenants at Simone Development’s new Boyce Thompson Center will be destination eatery Fortina.
The third annual Yonkers Arts Weekend will be held May 14 and 15 at locations across the city.
The Yonkers Film Festival— YoFi Fest—will take place October 20 through 23. Now in its fourth year, the event continues to expand.
Organizations such as Blue Door Gallery, Youth Theatre Interactions, SUNY Purchase, and Urban Studio Unbound have contributed to Yonkers’ artistic appeal.
Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway remains a hot spot for gambling and racing enthusiasts alike.
Ridge Hill is now home
to the first and only i-Fly skydiving attraction along the eastern seaboard.
The city will begin construction on the Yonkers Rail Trail, which will feature
a bike, jogging, and walking path that begins in the Bronx and extends through Yonkers. The Rail Trail plan also
calls for a new playground
at Lawrence Street and
the installation of a public sculpture and mosaics.
Chicken Island Brewing will open a new 11,000-square- foot craft brewery on the waterfront. Another brewery, Yonkers Brewing Co., opened last year downtown.
Yonkers is preparing to welcome popular eatery Shake Shack to the Cross County Shopping Center.
GO-TO
DESTINATION
From businesses eager
to invest in reasonably
priced office space, to artists who have added welcome splashes of color and flair, to millennials seeking affordable dining and entertainment options, Yonkers has become an attractive destination—one with vast potential. Add in the easy access to mass transit, including a fast track in and out of Manhattan, and it’s no wonder so many are bullish on Yonkers.
EMPIRE
CITY
CASINO:
Game on at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway!
Westchester is home
to one of the largest entertainment destinations in the northeast—Empire City Casino. The dance scene is as hot as the casino floor, which is larger than most you’ll find in Vegas and boasts over a dozen six-figure jackpots. A big winner recently hit the largest slot score in state history with a whopping $1.4 million jackpot.
High-tech electronic Blackjack and Three Card Poker offer state-of-the-art gaming with the best odds. The advanced technology allows for a faster pace of play without the intimidation of live tables, yet plays exactly as traditional casino tables, sans handheld cards and chips. With a minimum bet of $10 and maximum
of $2,500, denominations welcome recreational players and high rollers.
Comedy Night gets
you up close and personal with some of the nation’s top stand-up comedians, and that’s no joke. Nightly entertainment on the Main Stage brings you the hottest bands performing live, including today’s music
hits, tribute nights, salsa, and more.
Witness your favorite sports teams in action on over 40 TVs while enjoying comfort foods taken up
a notch at Dan Rooney’s Sports Pub, or enjoy traditional Italian fare at Nonno’s Trattoria. Fridays and Saturdays, burn it all off while you dance to the beats of the hottest DJs, bowl on retro lanes, and enjoy a few cocktails in Alley 810.
“If you live anywhere near the tri-state area and enjoy blackjack, poker, slots, comedy, or music, you no longer need to drive for hours,” says Ryan Munroe, Director of Slot Operations. “We’re just minutes away.”
Check out Empire City. They take fun seriously.
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