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A developer vying for one of New York’s coveted casino licenses has added hundreds of affordable housing units to the proposal in a bid to strengthen its position in a crowded and competitive race.

The Soloviev Group wants to create an entertainment district dubbed “Freedom Plaza” by the United Nations in Midtown East with a casino, hotel, green space and shopping. They announced Thursday that their plan will now also include 1,325 new units of housing, 513 of which would be affordable.

If built, the developer said it would be the most newly constructed affordable units in the area in at least a decade. The housing would only move forward alongside the casino.

The inclusion of housing is aimed at distinguishing Soloviev and their partner Mohegan, in a field of around a dozen applicants vying for one of three lucrative downstate gaming licenses from the state, which would allow venues to have table games such as poker.

“We just see this as an extension of our responsibilities to the City of New York,” Soloviev CEO Michael Hershman told the Daily News. “This is completely voluntary on our part, we decided that we would like to help the city manage its housing issues.”

New Yorkers have largely been resistant to the various casino proposals thus far, citing concerns such as the potential for increased crime, traffic and gambling addiction. But applicants have been trying to court public opinion, sponsoring everything from children’s sports in Brooklyn to a private bus service in the Bronx.

Soloviev is also hosting an enormous light installation at the proposed site later this year.

Freedom Plaza would span over six acres on land already owned by Soloviev from 38th to 41st St. east of First Ave. by the East River. In…

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The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

NEWTOWN, Conn. — After a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 84 in Newtown early Thursday morning, seven cows have died from their injuries and six more were euthanized.

Sandy Hook Volunteer firefighters and State Police  were called to the scene of a tractor-trailer rollover on the I-84 West Exit 10 off-ramp around 3:30 a.m. 44 cows were determined to be inside the trailer, state police said, 

Connecticut State Police said that based on the injuries sustained by the cows and the risk of exposure to hazardous conditions resulting from the rollover, a state veterinarian was contacted about the injured cows and made the decision that approximately six of the cows should be euthanized. 

The veterinarian requested that Troopers euthanize the cows; the cows were euthanized on scene.

It was then determined that seven of the cows perished as a result of the accident. The truck driver was not injured.

All westbound lanes of I-84 were shut down for a time in the interest of public safety.

The driver was not injured, according to firefighters.

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 The state Dept. of Agriculture, CT DOT and DEEP also responded to the scene.

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Kenny Mollicone can bet on sports and horse races from home or at work on a cell phone app, but there’s no place he would rather be for that activity than Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.

It beats like facilities, even those in Las Vegas, Mollicone and other fans say.

“Everything is easy, comfortable. There’s not a bad seat in the house,” Mollicone said. “I go there because you get to see the guys you know.”

Mollicone, who said he bets on games, “but I love the horses,” considers the food to be “great” at the sportsbook and he loves that at Mohegan there are so many other restaurants as well, and if it gets too late the hotel is right there.

“It’s like going on a vacation,” he said.

Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which opened in September 2021, is home to the largest video wall on the east coast — 140 feet — and more than 225 seats for viewing all the big games across all the major sports. The venue stretches 11,000 square-feet, features a mezzanine level that will be enhanced in the coming months and has 39 betting kiosks available 24/7.

General Manager Brad Bryant said everything is geared to guest experience.

That includes the food and a recently expanded menu.

For the betting there are various ways to do it for beginners and the most experienced, with lots of servers to help. Guests don’t even have to move from their chair.

“We want to create the ultimate guest experience, So we do everything,” Bryant said.

Sports betting has officially started in Connecticut as Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods celebrate opening of long-awaited casino parlors

Wagering on sports used to be about the point spread, but these days a person can…

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THE DOWNS AT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA

Saturday’s entries

Post time: 1 p.m.

First nw9600L4 $12,500 Pace

1. Control Heaven (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2

2. Aflame Hanover (Ma Miller) 7-2

3. Prairie Panther (Ty Buter) 6-1

4. Buddy Hill (Ma Kakaley) 3-1

5. Santafe’s Coach (An Napolitano) 8-1

6. The Wall (Ja Pantaleano) 12-1

7. Belmont Royale N (Br Chisholm) 9-2

Second 20000CLHC $15,000 Pace

1. Three Ways N (Br Boyd) 3-1

2. Pound For Pound (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2

3. Apple Valley Art (Si Allard) 9-2

4. Beachchip Hanover (Ma Kakaley) 4-1

5. Crack A Smile (Ri Warren) 6-1

6. Major Desire (Wi Mann) 15-1

7. Silent Splendor (An Napolitano) 12-1

8. Homestretch Wes (Ty Buter) 10-1

Third nw6400L4 $11,000 Pace

1. Boiling Oar (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2

2. Lyons Liberty (Si Allard) 3-1

3. Big Sir (Ty Buter) 4-1

4. Dealt A Winner (Ma Kakaley) 10-1

5. Gentlemanjim Ii Ie (Ri Warren) 6-1

6. Heart Of Dixie (An Napolitano) 9-2

7. Always B Sweet (Br Boyd) 12-1

8. Beach Town Boy (Ma Miller) 15-1

Fourth nw6400L4 $11,000 Trot

2. Jas Bluestone (Ri Warren) 4-1

3. Breckenridge (An Napolitano) 5-2

4. Marion Gondolier (Ge Napolitano Jr) 6-1

5. Miss Mckee (Br Boyd) 3-1

6. Winning Legends (Ju Huckabone) 10-1

7. Papi Hanover (Ma Miller) 12-1

8. Drop The Mic (Ma Kakaley) 15-1

Fifth nw6400L4 $11,000 Pace

2. Im A Gigolo N (Ri Warren) 4-1

3. Code Cracker (Si Allard) 3-1

4. Better Take It (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2

5. Comet Crusader N (An Napolitano) 10-1

6. Rickybobbynthehaus (Ma Kakaley) 12-1

7. Orlando Blue A (Ma Miller) 6-1

8. Colonel Bayama (Ty Buter) 15-1

Sixth 30000CLHC $16,500 Pace

1. Urban Renewal (Ri Warren) 6-1

2. A Stud Named Sam (Ty Buter) 10-1

3. Franco Totem N (Ge Napolitano Jr) 7-2

4. Modern Rock (Ma Kakaley) 3-1

5. Virgil N (Ma Miller) 12-1

6. Dontlikeitleave (Si Allard) 5-1

7. Nome Hanover (An Napolitano) 2-1

Seventh nw13500L4 $14,500 Pace

1. Sport Secret (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3-1

2. Southwind Ozzi (Ma Miller) 9-2

3. Stone Hanover (An Napolitano) 12-1

4. Springsteen (Br Boyd) 4-1

5. El’s Rocker (Ty Buter) 5-2

6. Casual Cool (Ri…

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Climbing up the ladder of success for her third straight start, Pencils Down (Royalty For Life) was able to easily handle a field of six rivals in capturing the $17,000 feature trot at Pocono Downs Saturday (Oct. 14) afternoon.

Competing over a sloppy, rain-soaked track with a two-second allowance by the Judges in the 8th race main event, it was a battle for control of the lead from the start.

Chake (Braxten Boyd) was first on the lead off the starting gate but was challenged immediately by the opening quarter mile by Ap Hall Of Trix (John Kakaley), followed second-over by Pencils Downs and driver George Napolitano, Jr.

Ap Hall Of Trix cleared to the lead after a :28.2 first quarter and then Pencils Down passed her by to take command before the half mile marker in :57.4. Going to the half mile, Chake came first-over to challenge, but broke stride at the three-quarters in 1:27.2.

From there Pencils Downs held the field at bay and went on to win by two and one-quarter lengths in 1:56.4. Ap Hall Of Trix was second with Slave Labour (Marcus Miller) third.

PENCILS DOWNS REPLAY

It was the third straight win and fifth victory of the season for Pencils Downs. The four-year-old mare is trained by Jeff Cullipher for Pollack Racing, LLC of Venetia, PA and she paid $2.40 to win as the wagering favorite.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting Results

by Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink

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Published on October 5th, 2023 | by Jessica Williams

This October 5th – October 7th, Miami’s own DJ Irie will celebrate his 17th year of giving back to South Florida’s youth with the return of his wildly popular Irie Weekend. This year, Irie is going full steam ahead with his Adidas Big Golf Classic golf tournament featuring the Mohegan 19th Hole VIP Experience on Friday, October 6th, and introducing the first annual Game, Set & Give Pro-Am Tennis Tournament powered by DeepSleep Studio on Saturday, October 7th.

But before those big sporting events happen, the Irie Foundation Gather & Give Dinner Party at Giselle will take place on October 5th at 7pm. The evening will feature drinks, dinner, exclusive auction pieces and surprise performances. Proceeds from the night and all following events benefit Irie Foundation, which empowers and invests in local South Florida youth through mentorship, cultural experiences and programs.

The morning of October 6th, all the stars will descend on the Miami Beach Golf Club for the marquee Irie Weekend 18-hole celebrity golf tournament. Following a day on the fairways, hopefully avoiding any hazards, lunch will be served by local chefs in the Mohegan 19th Hole VIP Experience with signature cocktails and soundtrack provided by some of Miami’s top DJs.

Friday evening, Irie Weekend Friday Night at LIV Miami will feature a special performance by multi-award winning, top DJ, Marshmello.

On Saturday, October 7th, guests are invited to attend Irie Weekend’s first annual Game, Set & Give Pro-Am Tennis Tournament powered by DeepSleep Studio at a Luxury Tennis Club in Aventura, FL.  You can register your tennis team for $2,000. Registration will include entry with your partner into the Pro-Am tournament, a catered lunch, bar experience, exclusive gifting and 2 additional guest entries.

The Irie Weekend…

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Home In the News Mohegan Sun’s “Back of House” Returns for Seventh Season

UNCASVILLE, CT – Embracing the evolving trends in both entertainment and hospitality, Mohegan Sun has announced the launch of the latest season of its original TV series, “Back of House.” Starting Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30pm EDT, weekly episodes will reveal a behind the scenes look at Mohegan Sun.

“Bingeable at backofhouse.tv, the show reaffirms Mohegan Sun’s dedication to providing really…

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