Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
appoints Domingo as president and COO
BRONX TIMES REPORTER,52 JANUARY 17-23, 2020 BTR
Ed Domingo will be the new president and
COO of Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts.
Photo courtesy of Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
has announced gaming and hospitality veteran
Ed Domingo as president and chief operating
offi cer. Domingo is being promoted
from his position as Empire City’s senior vice
president and chief fi nancial offi cer. He will
be responsible for overseeing the day-today
operations of the country’s sixth largest
gaming fl oor and the 120-year-old historic
Yonkers Raceway, in addition to its 1,000+
employees, and the overall experience of its
nine million annual visitors.
“Ed’s extensive experience and passion
are assets that will serve Empire City and
the community greatly,” said Jorge Perez,
Regional Portfolio president, MGM Resorts
International. “Empire City is a cornerstone
in Yonkers, and it has been a privilege to introduce
MGM over the last year and continue
to support more than 1,000 jobs and bring
exceptional experiences to our guests. Ed’s
vision will continue moving us forward.”
Domingo joined MGM Resorts International
as senior vice president and chief fi -
nancial offi cer of the Bellagio resort in Las
Vegas. He brings to New York two decades
of experience in law, fi nance and hospitality,
including overseeing and executing successful
casino resort upgrades and openings
for Caesars Entertainment and Rush
Street Gaming.
“This is a very exciting time as we work
towards securing a full commercial casino
license that will expand our offerings and
grow Empire City into a full-fl edged entertainment
and gaming destination,” said
Domingo. “Having worked in casino resorts
in major metropolitan areas, I recognize the
extraordinary opportunity the downstate
New York market presents. I’m also grateful
to be part of the vibrant Yonkers community
and the exceptional team at Empire City.”
Domingo, a fi rst-generation Filipino
American born and raised in Dallas, Texas,
has lived all over the United States, including
New York City, Raleigh-Durham, Boston,
Chicago, and Las Vegas. He holds a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University,
a Juris Doctor degree from New York
University School of Law, and a Master of
Business Administration from Duke University’s
Fuqua School of Business. He resides
in Westchester County with his wife, twin
eight-year-old daughters and two dogs.
* * *
Citizens Committee for New York City
is now accepting applications from volunteer
led community groups for its Neighborhood
Grants program, which provides
funding of up to $3,000 and project planning
support for initiatives aimed at improving
the local quality of life. The application
deadline is January 20th and grassroots
organizations from across the fi ve boroughs
are invited to apply. Organizations do not
have to be a registered 501(c)(3) to receive
an award from CCNYC. Eligible groups include
block and civic associations, schools
(PTAs, teachers, student-led groups), gardening
groups, and others.
Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded
for neighborhood improvement projects
planned and executed by local residents.
Examples of eligible projects include turning
a vacant lot into a community garden
or community composting site; facilitating
workshops on healthy cooking and eating;
beautifying public spaces; arts and cultural
programs; youth fi tness initiatives; and
much more. Groups working in the city’s
most underserved and low-income neighborhoods
will be given priority. In addition to
funding, groups selected for a 2020 Neighborhood
Grant will receive project planning
assistance, opportunities to participate in
skills-building workshops, and access to
CCNYC’s equipment resource library.
This year, as part of Neighborhood Grants
program, Citizens Committee is also awarding
a small number of ‘catalyst’ grants of up
to $10,000 to groups on a growth trajectory
looking to widen their impact.
Groups can access the application for
2020 Neighborhood Grants online at citizensnyc.
org/grants or by clicking here. For
more information about the application process
or eligibility, or details about the catalyst
grant program, contact Arif Ullah, director
of Programs, at aullah@citizensnyc.org
or (212) 822-9580.
* * *
Helping Hands in Action is providing a
free Saturday School program for 4th graders
to help prepare for the ELA and Math State
Exams. All materials, snacks, and lunches
will be provided for students that participate.
Space is extremely limited and any interested
parents should email helpinghandsinaction2017@
gmail.com or 760-971-3625.
Orientation will be held on Saturday, January
25, 10 a.m. at 710 E. 183rd Street. The fi rst
class will start on Saturday, February 8.
* * *
Stop by picturesque City Island and enjoy
the exciting programs offered at the PSS
City Island Center, which is located at 116
City Island Avenue, Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Experience the exercise
classes from gentle Yoga Stretch, Balance
Class, Arthritis Workshop and Tai Chi
as well as the vigorous Zumba and Cardio
Fit. They also offer acrylic painting, calligraphy,
health presentations, blood pressure
monitoring, gardening exchange, singing
group and parties. Lunch is served from
noon to 1 p.m. suggested donation is $2.
The center participants go on shopping trips
every day; i.e. Shop Rite, Dollar Tree, Target,
Kmart, as well as theatre excursions, special
trips, special luncheons and more. It’s
free to become a member, but you must be
60 years of age or above.
Special Events: Friday, January 24, 1
p.m., Beyond Budgeting: Managing Cash
Flows and Making Smart Financial Decisions;
and Friday, January 31, 1 p.m., Understanding
Credit and Managing Debt Before and After
Retirement.For more information contact
Patty at (718) 885-0727 or email pattis@
pssusa.org for their monthly calendar.
* * *
Do you need help getting to and from
your medical appointments? Transportation
services are available to seniors Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in community
districts 9, 10, 11 and 12. The program
provides door-to-door service for all medical
appointments. Their drivers are courteous
and professional; and their vehicles are
clean and handicap accessible, including
wheelchair lifts.
For further information, contact Mildred
Cardona, program director of the R.A.I.N.
Transportation Program, at (718) 882-
8513.
* * *
The New York Yankees Community
Council will provide a $750 stipend to fi ve
deserving students nominated by Community
Board 10 to receive the Youth Leadership
Award. Applicants must have performed
50 hours of leadership/volunteer work as a
tutor, mentor, community unity developer,
and/or as an advocate against violence or
substance abuse in their community.
CB 10 is seeking high school seniors
who reside in the CB 10 service area and
meet the service requirements above.
Applicants should complete and submit
an application with a resume stating the applicant’s:
name, address, education, voluntary
and/or extracurricular activities, work experience,
awards, etc., to CB 10 via mail, email
(bx10@cb.nyc.gov), or by hand (3165 East
Tremont Avenue, Bronx, New York 10461), by
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 5 p.m.
Application forms can be downloaded
from the board website, www.nyc.gov/
bronxcb10, under Announcements, or requested
by contacting the board offi ce at
(718) 892 1161.
BY AL D’ANGELO
New York City is losing 300
people a day, the largest exodus
of any other city. So what
do our brilliant lawmakers do
to stem the tide, they pass bail
reform laws that allow criminals
to be released back into
society without bail.
These political gods decided
what was best for us. Did
they consult the police or the
judges who work in the criminal
justice system every day
for their input? The answer is
no. I guess next time you have
a toothache or feel sick just go
see a politician they seem to
know what’s best for us.
Two recent examples of
how well this works: A bank
robber, with four previous arrests,
was set free without bail
and upon his release said,”
What are they thinking?”
(maybe he should run for offi
ce) then went out and committed
his fi fth bank robbery
which was caught on surveillance
video. Gee I wonder if
he’ll show up in court to get
the free stuff the mayor is offering
as an incentive?
The second incident: A man
with a history of violent street
attacks was arrested and released
for punching a woman
in the face and was rearrested
hours later for committing
another crime. Speaker Carl
Heastie refuses to revisit the
unpopular bail reform law. Let
us all tell him how we feel.
His offi ce is on 1446 E. Gun
Hill Road, the phone number is
(718) 654 6539. To remain anonymous
just dial *67, wait for the
dial tone and dial the number.
I think he needs a wakeup call
and we should give it to him.
How is this helping the lawabiding
citizens of this city
who work each day to make
a better life for their families?
Who works for them? We
are so worried about the poor
criminal we are forgetting
about the people who pay these
politicians salaries. Non violent
offenders should be given
a chance at a reasonable bail.
The reason for bail is to ensure
the defendants will appear
for trial. Failing to appear
would result in loss of
bail and a warrant being issued
for the defendant’s arrest.
Felons who fail to appear can
be given a $10,000 fi ne and up
to three years in jail. I wonder
how often this law is strictly
enforced?
There is no excuse for a person
who commits a violent act
against another to be allowed
out on his/her own recognizance.
People who hurt others
in the commission of a crime
are violent individuals and
have no place in a civilized society.
How is society served when
an individual is arrested 50
times and is still on the streets
to prey on law abiding citizens?
The criminal is not served either
because the law emboldens
them to continue their life
of crime. Everyone would be
better off if the criminal was
incarcerated and received psychological
help for his criminal
mind set and provided job
training so that upon release,
they would become productive
members of society.
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