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WFAN Radio Steps Out from Behind the Mic at Monday Night Live Broadcasts With Special Co-Host & Giants Champ Carl Banks

WFAN & NFL Network Correspondent Kim Jones to Host Live Broadcasts from Dan Rooney’s Sports Pub at Empire City Casino This Football Season

(Yonkers, NY) – The field isn’t the only place where the action can be seen live this football season as WFAN Radio (660 AM/101.9 FM) gets set to host Monday Night Live broadcasts surrounded by sports fans at the Dan Rooney’s Sports Pub inside of Empire City Casino beginning Monday, September 17.

Co-hosted by Super Bowl champion, Carl Banks, and WFAN & NFL Network correspondent, Kim Jones, WFAN will air nine shows beginning at 6:30 p.m. prior to Monday Night Football games on September 17, October 1, 8 and 15, November 5, 19 and 26, and December 10 and 17. Another Big Blue champ, David Diehl, will sub for Banks on the October 15 show.

Casino guests, restaurant diners, and fans can mingle with the radio hosts prior to and following the program, as well as during commercial breaks, time permitting, for autographs and photos.

There will also be $5 food and drink specials every Monday night, as well as during all NFL games. Diners can enjoy Buffalo and BBQ Chicken Wings, Pigs in a Blanket, Mozzarella Sticks, and Bud & Bud Light for just $5 per item. For Pittsburgh Steelers games there will be $2.50 Bud & Bud Light specials available (dining room only).

Empire City Casino offers free general parking for all guests, as well as valet parking for a minimal fee. Several public transportation options are also available, including transit via bus routes from and across the tristate area. For more information on traveling to Empire City, visit empirecitycasino.com.

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About Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway: Empire City Casino is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast. Featuring 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic three card poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo, Empire City Casino also offers guests year-round harness racing and International simulcasting, live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands, comedy, New York’s hottest DJ’s, and more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with Italian cuisine at Nonno’s Trattoria; Dan Rooney’s, a high-energy sports bar; Alley 810, a craft cocktail lounge with retro bowling lanes; and convenient delicious options at the International Food Court or Lil’ Cocina. Visit Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200 for information.

About the Co-Hosts Carl Banks is a two-time Super Bowl champion (1986 & 1990) who spent nine seasons with the New York Giants. The linebacker out of Michigan State was also named to the and First Team All-Pro in 1987, as well as being part of the NFL All-Rookie team in 1984.

David Diehl spent all 11 years of his career with the New York Giants, which included two Super Bowl victories (2007 & 2011). Diehl, an offensive lineman out of Illinois, was also named to a Pro Bowl in 2009.

Kimberly Jones joined NFL Media in 2012 after spending seven years as the Yankees clubhouse reporter for YES Network. Previously, she was the New York Giants beat writer and NFL columnist for The Star-Ledger. She also covered Penn State football for the Centre Daily Times. In addition to writing for NFL.com, Jones is a reporter for NFL Network's NFL Total Access, NFL GameDay Morning and other shows.

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