The 180-plus store Eastview Mall in Victor added a 140,000 square-foot Von Maur department store, the first Von Maur store in the Northeast. The anchor for a $55 million redevelopment project at Eastview Mall, Van Maur has been joined by ten new tenants in the renovated wing, including Brighton, Athleta, Papayrus, Brooks Brothers and Vera Bradley. www.eastviewmall.com
A $12 million expansion to the Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack has opened with 350 new gaming machines, a bar with an 18-foot projection screen for sports-viewing and a new restaurant—Wolfgang Puck Express—the brand's first location in the state outside of New York City. www.fingerlakesgaming.com
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About New York State
New York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions. New York’s attractions feature landmarks such as Niagara Falls, the largest park in the continental U.S. in the Adirondacks and treasures such as the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and the Corning Museum of Glass. New York State offers diverse activities for all: outdoor fun - fishing, hiking and boating, year-round festivals and exploring the rich history and culture of one of the 13 original colonies. Visitors also enjoy the fine cuisine, beverage trails and farm-to-table fresh foods. For more information, visit http://www.iloveny.com. Media can find press releases and more at www.iloveny.com/thebeat/
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Melanie Klausner M. SILVER - A Division of Finn Partners (212)-754-6500, ext. 243 melanie.klausner@finnpartners.com Eric Scheffel Empire State Development (518) 292-5274 escheffel@esd.ny.gov