There is a lot to look forward to this year as racing is set to kick off at one of Central New York's most popular entertainment and gaming destinations.
The barn area at Vernon Downs is closed and all horses stabled at the harness racing track are under quarantine until further notice due to two equine deaths.
Racing will resume this weekend at Vernon Downs on Friday and Saturday, according to Jason M. Settlemoir, Regional Vice President of Racing at Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs. Racing was cancelled last Saturday following the discovery of an out beak of EHV-1 herpes with at least three horses at the track...
Albany, NY (WIBX) - State Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblyman William Magee are sponsoring legislation that could protect the Vernon Downs Harness Track.