The Catskill Chronicle

ROCK HILL, NY (August 10, 2013) — This November, New York State voters will get to decide if the Catskills will get a casino.

And the Sullivan County Legislature and tourism officials aren’t taking this possibility lightly. On August 14, the Legislature, Sullivan County Visitors Association, Partnership for Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders will host a kick-off event in support of the Upstate NY Gaming Economic Development Act signed by Governor Cuomo on July 30.

The rally, which will feature local elected leaders, a voter registration drive, opportunities to volunteer and promotional materials, will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at The Sullivan in Rock Hill, NY.

This comprehensive new law will, pending approval of a referendum this fall, establish four destination gaming resorts in upstate New York and boost tourism and economic development in communities across the region. Under the new law, all localities in the state will share in increased education aid, or lower property taxes, no matter where the casinos are located.

The event will kick off a state-wide awareness and advocacy campaign in support of the referendum, while encouraging Sullivan County’s 30,000 unregistered voters to register before the October 11 voter registration deadline. Of Sullivan County’s 45,000 registered voters, less than half voted in the last presidential election and the rally hopes to encourage high voter turn-out to ensure the referendum’s success.

On November 5, New York State voters will decide, by voting yes or no on the gaming referendum. To learn more about the Upstate New York Gaming and Economic Development Act, visit http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/07302013-upstate-ny-gaming-economic-development-act.