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NY Senator: Consider Belmont Park for Casino

NY Senator: Consider Belmont Park for Casino

The New York Senate's top Republican wants Belmont Park to be included in the list of possible casino expansion locations.

 Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Cuomo, Lawmakers Agree on NYRA Bill

Cuomo, Lawmakers Agree on NYRA Bill

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have reached an accord on the temporary takeover of the New York Racing Association by the state government.

 Sunday, June 17, 2012
NYRA Getting Pounded by New York Officials

NYRA Getting Pounded by New York Officials

Top state officials continued to pound the New York Racing Association, a day after regulators suggested its exclusive franchise to operate the state's major Thoroughbred tracks could be in jeopardy.

 Wednesday, May 16, 2012
NYCOTB Could Be Reprieved by Senate

NYCOTB Could Be Reprieved by Senate

The New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. could get a last-minute reprieve from its threatened shut-down Dec. 3, following a promise by the New York state Senate to take up a reorganization bill for the state-owned entity.

 Thursday, December 02, 2010

Paterson's Racing Board Pick Draws GOP's Ire

A new member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board has been approved by the state Senate, but not without the usual dose of partisan wrangling at the state Capitol.

 Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Skelos Renews Push for Belmont Casino

Skelos Renews Push for Belmont Casino

The top Republican in the New York state Legislature is, again, calling on the governor and Democrats to back an effort to bring a casino to Belmont Park.

 Sunday, October 26, 2008