Nichols

Some details have been released about Tioga Downs second bid for a Southern Tier Casino license. According to information released by the gaming commission, the proposed project would cost $195 million, and would create 560 new jobs. The board is expected to make a... Read More.

A man was found dead late yesterday morning after a large search in the town of Nichols. The man was originally reported missing Saturday night. His body was found in a wooded area near 1301 Red Brush Road shortly before noon yesterday. ... Read More.

And some friendly competition was cooking up between local restaurants yesterday. Tioga Downs hosted their first annual Belly Busting Burger Battle. Local bars and restaurants were asked to bring out their finest product to see who would win the title of "best... Read More.

Jeff Gural held a press conference at Tioga downs yesterday, after finding out this week that he was the only one to apply for the casino license in the Southern Tier. Gural's plans include a hotel, 2 restaurants, an affiliation with Tioga Country Club,... Read More.

With the state Gaming Commission's deadline passing by yesterday afternoon, Tioga Downs owner Jeff Gural is the only applicant for a Southern Tier casino license. Albany-area businessman Jeffrey Hyman made a last minute decision Sunday not to apply for the license. This happened just... Read More.

After Binghamton announced this week that they will compete for the Southern Tier's casino license, Tioga Downs officially sent its completed application to Albany on Thursday. A press conference was held at at Tioga Downs to mark the event.

Tioga Downs announced good news for concert goers that were not able to enjoy the full Chubby Checker experience last Saturday due to the inclement weather. He will Twist again on July 16th at 8 pm at Tioga Downs. All tickets will be... Read More.

Potential Las Vegas-style casino operators have until July 6th to complete a new request for applications for the Southern Tier region. At a meeting yesterday afternoon, members of the New York State Gaming Commission mentioned they were expecting at least two applications to... Read More.

Tioga Downs announced a series of five summer concerts coming to the complex this summer. Rock legend Chubby Checker kicks off the summer concert series on May 30th. Sara Evans is set to perform on July 2nd. Tioga Downs is also... Read More.

Multiple fire crews responded to a horse barn fire in Nichols, NY yesterday afternoon. According to initial reports, the fire started at around 2:40 PM on East River Road. The blaze could be seen from miles away, according to eye-witness accounts, however, no animals... Read More.