Genting NY makes good on promise to hire MWBEs

Seems like Genting NY really means business. Recently the developer for the new Aqueduct Racino hired a MWBE (Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprise) – following up on the promise made last summer.
According to Resorts World, the firm’s general contractor, Tutor Perini, has MWBE subcontractor and supplier commitments totaling approximately 36 percent of the contracts awarded to date, in such specialties as electrical contracting, carpentry, security, and other services.
One such MWBE subcontract was awarded to Jamaica based company Cannady Security, Inc.
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Racino set to open in the summer

Add another place on your list to hit this summer – the new racino at the Aqueduct racetrack.

The gaming facility is said to open this summer after the installment of 1,600 video lottery terminals. That’s just phase one.

Phase two is said to be completed shortly after and it will bring in all 4,500 VLTs as well as two restaurants – an Asian restaurant and a steak house. The facility will also house an indoor spa.

The new gaming space is said to be open 7 days for 20 hours to attract tourists, new customers and local residents.

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