MGM Yonkers has abruptly withdrawn its bid for one of New York's three downstate casino licenses. The MGM Empire City proposal had been the very first downstate contender to be unanimously approved by its Community Advisory Council, a key step before final selection of the proposals is made in December. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano blasted the decision as "nothing short of a betrayal," saying that because MGM is pulling out, Bally's proposal for a casino will likely win. "It's also no secret that Ba