Schenectady casino design gets green light
SCHENECTADY — This time the Schenectady casino’s design is final. The city Planning Commission approved the site plan for the Rivers Casino and Resort at Mohawk Harbor — with one no vote — after a two-hour meeting Wednesday evening. The green light from the commission was the last approval needed for the casino to be built. Now Rush Street Gaming only needs a license from the state Gaming Commission to operate it. Discussion focused on the 80-foot-tall pylon sign planned for
Tour a peek at Mohawk Harbor early construction
The din of heavy machinery penetrating into the dirt with mammoth 55-foot-long steel columns is resounding proof that a swath on the southeastern corner of an old dilapidated factory is being transformed into a harbor. A short walk toward the Mohawk River reveals more signs of what the Rotterdam-based developer and its professional experts say will eventually become part of a recreational bike path and pedestrian walkway. Those were the two locations the media was shown Tuesd
Casino's job fair attracts 1,000 plus
Pamela Carnegie said she's excited about the future jobs a casino in Schenectady would bring and exploring her options in a new market. Carnegie, 59, said she would like to be a table game dealer at the future Rivers Casino and Resort at Mohawk Harbor off Erie Boulevard. “I’m excited about it because I was born and raised here in Schenectady,” she said. Carnegie was one of more than 1,000 people who attended casino operator Rush Street Gaming’s job fair at Schenectady County
Mayor McCarthy invites you to attend Rivers Casino and Resort at Mohawk Harbor's Job Opportunity
Mayor McCarthy invites you to attend Rivers Casino and Resort at Mohawk Harbor's Job Opportunity Fair this Saturday, July 18th to learn more about the 1,200 jobs that are coming to Schenectady!
Casino builders tout river views, huge revenues; For good or bad, Schenectady casino will be a lot l
PITTSBURGH — The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh could be mistaken for a shopping center or business headquarters if its massive parking garage didn’t have electronic signs flashing casino amenities and giveaways. The 242,000-square-foot casino fronts the Ohio River, but river views from the city streets are blocked by its adjacent six-story parking garage on Casino Drive. Inside, the two-story casino features expansive views of the river from massive windows, as well as a 24-mil
This time, a contemporary look
The building's brick facade has been replaced by metal panels and precast stone to make Rivers Casino look more contemporary for what a design consultant for the gaming operator repeatedly described Thursday as the "new Schenectady." The remarks from Mike Levin over the speaker phone came not long after Rush Street Gaming of Chicago publicly revealed its redesigned plans for the $330 million Rivers Casino that the company hopes will pass muster with the public and city planni
Latest Renderings of Rivers Casino Released
Updates provide more details on the layout and appearance of the casino and its amenities, and outline new aesthetic features aligning to the Schenectady community SCHENECTADY — The development team behind Rivers Casino at Mohawk Harbor released today updated renderings and floor plans of the property. The updates provide more detail on the layout and appearance of the casino and its amenities. “Our team has been working diligently to finalize the plans for the new Rivers Cas
Rivers Casino to Hold Job Opportunity Fair and Vendor Forum at Schenectady County Community College
SCHENECTADY — Rivers Casino will hold a Job Opportunity Fair at Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) on Saturday, July 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., for residents of the Capital Region to explore future careers in the gaming hospitality field. The Job Opportunity Fair will be conducted in rolling sessions. Sessions will begin at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. “We know there has been a lot of interest in the Capital Region about the careers at Rivers Casino,” said Rivers