Tioga Downs Experiences First Down Year

Tioga Downs experienced a down year in 2013, its first down year since the facility opened in 2006. The racino had a total net win of $59.6 million in 2013, down about $2 million from 2012. Last month, Tioga Downs' net win was $4.31... Read More.

Multiple Crews Respond To Nichols Garage Fire

Multiple fire crews in Tioga County responded to a garage fire in Nichols Monday morning. Just after 9 o'clock, crews from Nichols, Tioga Center, Owego, and Southside responded to a well-involved fire on East River Road. Firefighters had to work to release smoke and... Read More.

Three Alarm Fire At Chuck’s Towing In Nichols

There are currently reports of a three alarm fire in Nichols. The Owego, Southside, and Tioga Center Fire Departments have been called in for additional aid at the scene. The fire is at Chuck's Towing on 4577 East River Road.We will bring updates... Read More.

Tioga Downs Presenting Checks To Nonprofits Today

Tioga Downs in Nichols will be presenting checks today to local nonprofits. The Downs will be making donations to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, The Food Bank of the Southern Tier, the Tioga County Senior Citizen Foundation, and the Goodwill Theatre. Tioga Downs... Read More.

Tioga Downs Breaks Ground On Phase 1 Project

Just two weeks after Proposition 1 passed, Tioga Downs broke ground and celebrated as they kicked off phase one of a large scale construction project. Phase one involves building a three story parking garage with 275 parking spaces that will connect to the... Read More.

Voters Approve Casino Proposition

Across New York State, voters weighed in on Proposition One, which sought to approve up to 7 casino-style gaming facilities strategically placed throughout New York. Proposition #1 was approved last night with 58% of the vote. CEO of Tioga Downs Jeff Gural... Read More.

Second Entity Hoping To Build Southern Tier Casino

As voting draws near for next week's casino referendum to allow non-Indian casinos in upstate New York, it's becoming more clear that Tioga Downs will not be the only entity vying for the Southern Tier's casino license. Proposition #1 will allow for an amendment... Read More.

Polls Show Support For Casino Bill

The most recent polls in New York State show a growth in support for the amendment to the state constitution to expand casino gambling. Proposition #1, which voters will be able to vote on next month, will determine whether or not non-Indian-owned, Las Vegas-style... Read More.

Missing Nichols Man Found Safe And Sound

The search for a missing man in Nichols has been cancelled. 77-year-old Edward Mills, who reportedly suffers from dementia, went missing from his West River Road home yesterday between 3:30 and 5:30 in the afternoon. The man was located shortly after 7... Read More.

Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan Go Shopping In Owego

Country music sensations Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan performed at Tioga Downs last night in Nichols. It was part of the racino's Summer Concert series. Track owner Jeff Gural donated $10 for every ticket sold to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group.... Read More.