State Labor Department sees regional job growth from casino

WHITE PLAINS – An analyst for the state Department of Labor sees job growth for the entire Mid-Hudson/Catskill region when the Empire Resorts casino-resort in Kiamesha Lake is built and opened.
John Nelson said the project will mean a great many new jobs in several counties.
“You have a project of that magnitude being brought about in our region, it’s definitely good news for job seekers in the area,” Nelson said. “Definitely it is going to improve the overall employment picture, not only for Sullivan but for the whole region, especially the neighboring counties that are closest to Sullivan County.”
The multi-million project is ready to move ahead once the state issues the final paperwork. The casino is expected to be up and running in two years after that.

Hank Gross

Hank Gross is the founder of Mid-Hudson News and a veteran journalist with over five decades of experience covering the Hudson Valley. A graduate of SUNY Oneonta, where he began his career in broadcasting, Hank has worked across radio, TV, and print media since 1970. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Associated Press “Best Newscast” award and recognition as a “Pillar of the Community” by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. He lives in Middletown with his wife, Virginia.