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Lobbyist Given Info on Other Aqueduct Bidders

Lobbyist Given Info on Other Aqueduct Bidders

A politically-wired lobbyist for a bidding group that initially won the development rights to the Aqueduct casino project was provided details about competitors' bids by the top Democrat in the New York state Senate.

 Friday, June 18, 2010
Paterson Wants to Re-Bid Aqueduct Casino Plan

Paterson Wants to Re-Bid Aqueduct Casino Plan

New York Gov. David Paterson is pushing a plan with legislative leaders to re-bid the Aqueduct casino project, a proposal that could push off a final decision until the end of the year.

 Wednesday, March 24, 2010
AEG Out as Casino Operator at Aqueduct

AEG Out as Casino Operator at Aqueduct

New York officials have scuttled the deal with Aqueduct Entertainment Group to develop a sprawling casino at Aqueduct racetrack, leaving an uncertain future over when the project will ever take shape.

 Thursday, March 11, 2010

NY Lawmakers Want Urgency in Casino Decision

State lawmakers March 10 urged Gov. David Paterson, who is considering pulling the plug on Aqueduct Entertainment Group's casino deal at Aqueduct, to pick from one of the remaining bidders if the AEG contract is scuttled.

 Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Another Setback for AEG's Aqueduct VLT Deal

Another Setback for AEG's Aqueduct VLT Deal

The Aqueduct Entertainment Group bid to run a casino at Aqueduct racetrack took another setback, with the withdrawal of two of its most prominent African-American investors.

 Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Is Aqueduct VLT Deal in Jeopardy Again?

Is Aqueduct VLT Deal in Jeopardy Again?

In a major sign the Aqueduct video lottery terminal project could be in jeopardy, Gov. David Paterson is no longer counting on the winning bidder to supply the cash-starved state with $300 million by March 31.

 Monday, March 01, 2010

Silver Seeks Probe of Aqueduct Casino Deal

Asks New York state inspector general's office to look into the bidding process.

 Thursday, February 11, 2010

Paterson: VLT Selection Not Subpoena Target

Head of state lottery not certain AEG can meet conditions imposed by New York state.

 Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Squabbling Continues Over Aqueduct Casino

Getting a casino at Aqueduct could be delayed further by political in-fighting.

 Thursday, February 04, 2010