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Could Woodstock be coming back to Central New York?

The 66th season of live harness racing begins at Vernon Downs on Friday night with a 6:10 post time.

Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother Naomi in the country music duo The Judds, and now shes coming to Central New York.

The Westmoreland Marching Band invites you to say "Hello Summer" with Bingo and other fun at Vernon Downs in Vernon.

Looking to place a bet on the Kentucky Derby? Where in Utica, Rome, or Syracuse can you place these bets?

The Mohawk Valley Nine secured a tax relief package to keep Vernon Downs open.

The New York State Senate has passed a bill that would allow tax relief for local racino Vernon Downs. Despite the Senate taking swift action, the Assembly has not shown the same sense of urgency.

Why not spend Father's Day weekend at Vernon Downs watching the ostrich race? There will be a camel race that same day, too.

There will be harness racing this weekend at Vernon Downs, but not on Friday night.  According to a press release, the cancellation is due to a shortage of horses.  However, racing is scheduled for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at the racino.

Want to get out and and make the most out of summer this year? We've got 18 things you should check out during the warmer months.

Are you looking for a burger competition here in Central New York? You can take on the Big Bet Burger Challenge from Vernon Downs and Mr. G’s Food and Spirits.

Vernon Downs is delaying the opening of its 2017 harness racing season due to a dispute with New York State over taxation.