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10 The Courier sun • MARCH 14, 2013 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com Our world-class cancer treatment programs help turn cancer patients into cancer survivors. One of the best regional hospitals for cancer care – U.S. News & World Report 2012-2013. Unique “Nurse Navigator” program guides patients through every phase of treatment. Broad range of advanced treatment options: CyberKnife® Radiotherapy, minimally invasive robotic surgery, leadingedge chemotherapy, holistic medicine and more. Certified by American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Cancer Center for Kids is a national leader and the largest outpatient facility in Nassau County for treating children with cancer or blood disorders. Extensive research studies, including basic research and clinical trials, provide state-ofthe art treatment options. Mineola • 1.866.WINTHROP • winthrop.org Photo courtesy of SSP America Resorts World bringing in the dough? YOU BETCHA BY TERENCE M. CULLEN tcullen@queenscourier.com Cha-ching. Revenue and money played at Resorts World Casino New York City is on the rise compared to a year ago, while neighboring gaming zones are seeing a drop. In January and February 2013, the Racino had an 11-percent tax revenue increase and a 25-percent increase in amount played from the same time last year — the first full year Resorts World has been able to produce in its now 15 months of business. The combined months had $2.4 billion played, leading to $116 million in total revenue. In return, the Racino sent almost $80 million back to the state — as always, earmarked for education and the racing industry. The spike in numbers also comes as a surprise with a shorter February this year, as 2012 was a leap year with a 29-day month. “Resorts World Casino New York City’s model has continued to maximize gaming revenue for New York State in a manner that has not been replicated by any other facility in the nation in our nearly year and a half of operation,” said president Michael Speller in a statement. “2013 is shaping up to be another record setting year, and we are proud to contribute this astonishing amount of revenue towards the education of New York’s students.” Meanwhile, Pennsylvania’s slot revenue hot streak might be over. For February, revenue for the state’s 11 casinos was down more than 9 percent from last year — something Resorts World proponents say is in part thanks to New York gamblers staying home to bet. Last February, there were only 10 operating casinos in the Keystone State — Valley Forge Casino Resort opened last March — and those, compared to last year, are down a combined 11.5 percent. FLYING FOOD Shake Shack and Blue Smoke coming to JFK BY TERENCE M. CULLEN tcullen@queenscourier.com Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport is about to get a “shake” up. City favorites Shake Shack and Blue Smoke will soon set up shop in the terminal as it undergoes renovations. The first phase of the restaurant upgrades will be ready by May. The expansion will cost $28 million and is partially inspired by a larger Delta Airlines expansion at the terminal. “These new restaurant offerings, which complement the exciting renovations made by food and restaurant developer SSP just a few years ago, demonstrate that Terminal 4 is again raising the bar,” said Alain Maca, president of JFKIAT. Along with offshoots of the popular NYC hotspots, other new eateries include: Uptown Brasserie, Street Food by Marcus Samuelsson, La Brea Bakery, Dunkin’ Donuts, Central Diner, McDonald’s, Le Grand Comptoir, Asobu, Camden Food Co., The Palm Bar & Grille and Buffalo Wild Wings.


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