This “one-of-a-kind destination” now has one-of-a-kind ease of access.
Resorts World Casino celebrated the grand opening of the $15 million subway station at the Aqueduct Racetrack, complete with a walkway to the casino.
“By plane, train or automobile, the excitement of Resorts World Casino is now accessible to all,” said Edward Farrell, president of Resorts World. “We built the station because we want it to be more convenient and we expect it to grow.”
The racetrack subway stop will allow the A train to pass through 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the Rockaways up to Inwood. Now nearly all Manhattan residents will be able to use the train to get to and from Resorts World in less than an hour. A SkyBridge walkway connects the stop to the casino through an enclosed, temperature-controlled path.
Prior to the renovations, the subway stop was an antiquated facility that only operated on race days. After its multi-million dollar makeover, the stop now meets all city safety codes and has elevator and stair access on both sides.
Calling Resorts World Casino “a great neighbor,” State Senator Joseph Addabbo the subway stop’s new addition continues the gambling center’s positive relationship with the community.
“[Resorts World is] a world-class partner in this community,” said Assemblymember Phillip Goldfeder. “They made an investment for the benefit of the entire community.”
Transportation to and from the casino also includes the Q37 bus and a shuttle between the facility and Jamaica Station. Later this year, there will be shuttle buses from Manhattan as well.
“I’m very proud and thankful we were able to pull this off,” Farrell said. “This is a very local, homegrown place.”
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