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Friday, May 10, 2013  Vernon Downs reopened on Friday evening, following an outbreak of equine herpes on the day of the Kentucky Derby.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Vernon Downs has announced that they will be resuming racing this weekend.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A central New York racetrack is set to resume limited racing after being put under quarantine because of horses found to be infected with what can be a deadly virus.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  An outbreak of horse herpes has shut down racing temporarily at Vernon Downs in central New York.

Friday, April 12, 2013  The harness racing season opened at Vernon Downs Friday night.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  If you're a country music fan in Central New York, get ready for a rockin' summer. Alan Jackson and Gretchen Wilson's tours will make a stop in Central New York.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A 20-year-old disabled man who left an upstate New York Bruce Springsteen show early over a lack of handicapped accommodations is getting his money back.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Operators of an upstate New York venue that hosted a recent Bruce Springsteen concert say they will try to do a better job accommodating fans in wheelchairs.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Having the same birthday as The Boss paid off for an 8-year-old Central New York boy.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Thousands came out to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play at Vernon Downs on Wednesday night.

Friday, August 24, 2012  The Food Bank and military personnel received good news at Vernon Downs on Friday afternoon, as American Racing and Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gural announced he was donating thousands of dollars to the Food Bank and concert tickets to active duty military personnel.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Bruce Springsteen donated a ticket package to the Food Bank of Central New York for his upcoming August 29 concert at Vernon Downs. The final winning bid on the ticket package was $1,800 by Maria M., according to the Food Bank's website.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Brice Springsteen has donated a ticket package to the Food Bank of Central New York for his upcoming August 29 concert at Vernon Downs.

Friday, April 13, 2012  One of the most popular names is music is coming to Vernon Downs.

Monday, March 26, 2012  With a change in Albany, lawmakers are hoping Oneida County can be home to one of New York's new casinos.