Business After-Hours Event Friday at Tioga Downs

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After-Hours event on Friday in the Winner's Circles Lounge at Tioga Downs. From 5:30 to 7:30 tomorrow night, you can join the chamber for a night of networking, refreshments, music, horse racing and gaming.... Read More.

Southern Tier Casino Proposal Hits Snag

One of the casino proposals competing with Tioga Downs and Traditions Casino saw its resolution for support fail after it was pulled from a nearby county's legislative agenda. Wilmorite, the Rochester-based real estate development company, is looking to build a $350 million casino facility... Read More.

Candor Woman Killed in Head-On Collision

A Candor woman was killed in a head-on collision Tuesday afternoon on State Route 17 eastbound. 79-year-old Shirley McGee was reportedly driving west on the eastbound lane of Route 17 when she collided with a pick-up truck driven by 34-year-old Nickolas Little of Genesee,... Read More.

Tioga Downs Hosts Minority and Women-Owned Business Event

Tioga Downs in Nichols will be hosting a networking event for minority and women-owned businesses interested in working on the Downs' upcoming casino expansion project. The event will be held on Thursday at the Nichols casino. Tioga Downs President Tom Osiecki said in a... Read More.

Tioga Downs Enjoys 7th Annual Derby Fest

Tioga Downs in Nichols held one of its most exciting weekends of the season when it kicked off its 9th season of live harness racing with the racino's 7th annual Derby Fest. The event coincided with the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Those in attendance... Read More.

Excitement Builds for Opening Day at Tioga Downs

As the weekend quickly approaches, Tioga Downs in Nichols is getting ready for its opening day of harness racing. The Downs' opening day coincides with Kentucky Derby Day, and regional racing marketing manager at Tioga Downs, Justin Horowitz, told the WEBO Morning Show that... Read More.

Nichols Sex Offender Sent to Jail

A sex offender from Nichols has been charged with felony failure to register. According to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office, 22-year-old Jose Pabon of Stanton Hill Road failed to register as required by New York State Correction Law. Pabon was arraigned in the Town... Read More.

Nichols Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop

A Nichols man is charged with aggravated unlicensed operation after he was initially pulled over for speeding. 27-year-old Joseph Bates was stopped for going 58 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone on Halsey Valley Road, and during the stop police... Read More.

Tioga Downs Officially Submits Bid for Full Casino License

Tioga Downs announced today that it did submit its $1 million application fee in advance of the applicant conference next Wednesday. Owner Jeff  Gural said in a press release that Tioga Downs' facility and application are uniquely positioned to provide the most realistic and... Read More.

Vista Hospitality Bows Out of Casino Application

The Vista Hospitality Group has announced that it will no longer be submitting a bid to New York State for a full casino license. With the announcement, the number of groups vying for the license in the Southern Tier is now down to three,... Read More.

First Annual WinterFest Coming to Tioga Downs

Along with their announcement on Thursday of a lease option with Tioga Country Club, Tioga Downs also made an announcement of their first annual WinterFest celebration scheduled for this year. The WinterFest will feature a lightshow, fireworks, and a music extravaganza that will begin... Read More.