| Opened | September 4, 1899 |
| Last Race Date | Still in Operation |
| Racing Type | Standardbred |
| Abbreviation | YR |
| Track Value Index | 2:00 |
| Signature Race | Messenger Stakes |
- 09/04/1899 Opens for racing as Empire City Trotting.
- 04/27/1950 Opens for racing as Yonkers Raceway, track shortened from mile to half mile.
- 08/16/1958 40,386 fans jam Yonkers to set all time attendance record.
- 12/15/1969 In the holiday spirit patrons bet $3,220,686 to set track record.
- 01/01/1996 Stretch is extended from 440 to 660 feet.
- 06/25/2005 Yonkers closes for casino renovations.
- 10/11/2006 Grand opening of Empire Gaming.
- 11/17/2006 Live racing return after seventeen month hiatus.