Yonkers International Trot overseas contingent has landed

Yonkers International Trot overseas contingent has landed Wednesday, October 04, 2017 - by Frank Drucker, Publicity Director, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway The overseas competitors for the $1 million Yonkers International Trot at Empire City Casino touched down early Wednesday morning at New York's JFK International Airport and if you had 7:20 a.m. in the office pool, you're feeling quite smug about now. The gang that's all here is comprised of Dreammoko , Midnight Hour , Oasis Bi , On Track Piraten , Shadow Woodland , Tripolini VP and Twister Bi .

Six world-class European trotters arrive

YONKERS, NY, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 -- Six world-class European trotters touched down Wednesday morning at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, ready to compete in The million-dollar event, set for Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15th, features 10 invitees racing at the mile-and-one-quarter distance. First post that day is 1:10 PM, with the Trot scheduled for 3:20 PM.

Maloney slams Coast Guard plan for barge anchoring sites along Hudson River

... of river designated a federal Superfund site and "kill" the proposal for 43 berths at locations between Kingston and Yonkers, Maloney said. He made the announcement at the waterfront in the City of Newburgh, one of the proposed locations, and was ...

US Coast Guard Proposed Rulemaking for Hudson River Anchorage Grounds

Dear Editor, The U.S. Coast Guard is considering an industry proposal to add 10 anchorage grounds in the Hudson River between Yonkers and Albany, which would provide 43 berths for commercial vessels, including tugs and barges. A primary reason cited for the new anchorages is to support the significant growth over the next few years in the transportation of crude oil on the river anticipated by the industry.