Dante Nero Headlines Empire City Casino Comedy Night on July 12

Yonkers, NY ? The laughfest continues at Empire City Casino as funny-man Dante Nero gets ready to take on the mic at Comedy Night on Wednesday, July 12th. Drawing from his many life experiences in a wide array of fields, including his studies as a fencer in college and his work as a bouncer and former exotic dancer, Nero is sure to have the crowd in hysterics as he is joined on-stage by featured performer, Sarah Tollemache, and MC, Jeremy Adams. The night of laughs kicks-off at 8:00pm in the casino-s Good Time Room. The Brooklyn-born and bred comic, Nero, has performed at all of the legendary New York comedy spots, including the Comedy Cellar, Stand Up NY, Comic Strip Live, Gotham Comedy Club, and Caroline-s on Broadway. Having been in stand-up since 2001, Nero quickly made a name for himself, working with such established comics like Tracy Morgan and Mike Epps. He has co-hosted ?The Black Phillip Show with Patrice O-Neal,? a relationship advice show on Sirius XM Radio, while also appearing on the Opie & Anthony Channel, HOT 97, and ?Chappelle-s Show.? An accomplished actor, Nero has had roles on ?Z Rock? on IFC, ?Damages? on FX, the popular series ?Fringe? on FOX, and the NBC crime drama, ?The Blacklist.? Sarah Tollemache launched her career in comedy in Houston, TX a decade ago. After being featured on consecutive seasons of NBC-s ?Last Comic Standing,? she took her talents to New York City, and has been named one of the ?Top 20 Female Comics to Follow on Twitter? by the Huffington Post. In addition to performing in New York-s top comedy clubs, Tollemache can be seen regularly at the Upright Citizen Brigade Theater, performing with her sketch group, ?Absolutely.? Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show will begin at 8:00 pm. Tickets are sold at the door the night of the show. Admission is $5 for Empire Club Members and $25 for non-members. Elite Club and President-s Club members gain free admission. All patrons will receive a complimentary drink ticket. ### 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 10:00am to 6:00am. Visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200 for information.