FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Thursday, August 23, 2018 Contact: Lindsay Salandra, Empire City Casino, [email protected] John Cirillo, Cirillo World 914-260-7436, [email protected] Assets: http://bit.ly/ECCComedySept2018 It’s Back to Laughs This September at Empire City Casino (Yonkers, NY) - While the kids head back to school, it’s back to laughs at Empire City Casino with a pair of Comedy Nights on September 12 and September 26, headlined by Comedy Central’s Tony Woods and Inside Amy Schumer alum, Carmen Lynch. Comedy Night at Empire City Casino is Westchester’s best-kept secret, featuring some of the nation’s funniest performers. Tickets are sold the night of the show starting at just $5 for Empire Club members and include a complimentary cocktail. September 12 On September 12, world-renowned comedian Tony Woods brings his routine to Empire City. Born in North Carolina and raised in the D.C. area, Woods has performed all over the world including the UK, Australia, and Europe. Woods began his career as an original member of Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam on HBO and P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy. His recent appearances include Comedy Central Presents Tony Woods, Comedy Central’s USO Tour, and Comedy Central’s World Comedy Tour. Woods has also appeared on Last Comic Standing, A&E’s Caroline’s Comedy Hour, Showtime at the Apollo, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Australia's popular sports & variety entertainment television program The Footy Show. Featured performer Kim Congdon will join Woods on the 12th. Congdon currently co-hosts the podcast Stoned Science with fellow comedian Sara Weinshenk. On the podcast, Congdon and Weinshenk explore the depths of Science over cannabis selections. Previously, Congdon has written for various Comedy Central Roasts and was on seasons 2 and 3 of Comedy Central Roast Battles. The host of the night is Brooklyn’s own Crystian Ramirez who has performed on Last Comic Standing, Adam Devine’s House Party and Gotham Comedy Live. September 26 Taking the stage on September 26 is bilingual Spanish-speaking comedian Carmen Lynch, who is well-known on the late- night television show circuit having performed on Conan, Late Show with David Letterman and Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Currently, Lynch hosts a web series entitled Apt 3C with her roommates Chris Vongsawat, Liz Miele, and Pasta, their professional cat model roommate. Lynch’s debut comedy album, Dance Like You Don’t Need the Money, was released in 2017 to rave reviews. The Laugh Button describes it as, “a perfect first dive into Lynch’s material, smart and deceptively dark when delivered with her trademark, wide-eyed grin.” Lynch has also appeared on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing and Inside Amy Schumer. Joining Lynch on the 26th is the tristate’s own Dave Sirus, who began doing stand-up in high school, and then sketch & interview comedy while at Syracuse University. Sirus is most known for his video interviews at “Brick Stone”, as well as his appearance on Sirius/XM’s The Opie & Anthony Show, HuffPost Live, and season 1 of NuvoTV's Stand Up and Deliver. Behind-the-scenes, Sirus has also written for several shows & series including NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and Hulu’s Triumph, the Insult Dog’s Summer Election Special. The host of the night, Mary Beth Barone, is a Manhattan-based comedian, improviser, and actor. She performs stand-up all over the country at venues like Gotham Comedy Club, the Upright Citizens Brigade (on both coasts), and The Good Good Comedy Theatre in Philadelphia. Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, 810 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704 914-968-4200 Doors for each comedy show open at 7:00 p.m., with performances beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door the night of each show. Admission is $5 for Empire Club members and $25 for non-members; non-members can stop by any promotions booth prior to the show and join the Empire Club for free. Empire Club Elite and President cardholders gain free admission. All attendees receive a complimentary drink ticket. As Manhattan’s closest casino, Empire City Casino offers entertainment and enjoyment for everyone. After the show, guests can try their luck on any of the casino’s 5,300 electronic slot machines and video table games, or grab a late-night cocktail one of the casino’s bars on the gaming floor. For directions and more information, visit www.empirecitycasino.com. ### 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. Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, 810 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704 914-968-4200 .