Putting community and corporate social responsibility at the forefront of its commitment to New York, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers recently celebrated its 15th anniversary by surpassing the milestone of generating over $4 billion in funds for New York state schools, as the company remains laser-focused on addressing community needs through its charitable support in the areas of public education, food insecurity, workforce development and environmental sustainability. Yonkers largest private employer and taxpayer kicked off its 2022 CSR campaign by partnering with the United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) to distribute a dozen pallets of new and unused restaurant-style glassware, dishware and kitchen items from Empire City”™s many eateries as part of United Way”™s Essential Goods for Basic Needs program. UWWP helped identify local partner nonprofits throughout the region that will use the donated items to serve families in need and coordinated the distribution event at Empire City.
Avery Zuvic, director of community impact at United Way of Westchester and Putnam, said “These items will bring a smile to so many families who are so focused on covering basic needs like food, rent and utilities, that having access to these quality goods is a gift.”
As one of the largest casino floors in the country, Empire City welcomes millions of visitors from across the tri-state region and beyond each year. As the property looks to secure a full-scale commercial gaming license to offer table games with live dealers, retail sports betting and significantly expand dining and amenities, the property would create nearly 2,500 new dire hires, generate more than $1 billion in economic activity for the region resulting in the creation of over 10,000 indirect and induced new jobs, and would support further expansion for its CSR partnerships.
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the Northeast, open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m.
