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NY Officials Discuss Aqueduct Casino Operator

Top state officials in New York are still discussing options for an operator of the long-delayed Aqueduct racetrack casino, but negotiators appear split on whether a final announcement needs to be a part of talks now underway to resolve the state's deficit. Thursday, November 19, 2009
Aqueduct Casino Said Down to Final Three

Aqueduct Casino Said Down to Final Three

Negotiations for an Aqueduct casino operator have stepped up again, with a new flurry of talks between Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders occurring in advance of a return by the state legislature the week of Nov. 16 to deal with New York's soaring deficit. Friday, November 13, 2009
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

NY Chairman Has Harsh Words For Racing

The new top regulator of racing in New York state offered a tough assessment of an industry he says is in decline in many ways because of its own doing. Friday, August 08, 2008

New Plan Has State Running NYCOTB

Negotiators are eyeing a plan to have the state of New York take over the running of New York City Off-Track Betting Corp., which is threatening to shut down this weekend unless a revenue sharing structure is changed. Wednesday, June 11, 2008
NYRA Wins 25-Year Franchise

NYRA Wins 25-Year Franchise

The New York Racing Association, written off as dead a year ago by its competitors, has won the rights to a 25-year exclusive franchise to continue operating Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga racetracks. Thursday, February 14, 2008
New York Negotiations Continue

New York Negotiations Continue

Negotiations for a new Thoroughbred franchise in New York have progressed in the past several days, but the Republican-led Senate has refused to budge so far on several key points that could risk a shut-down of racing in less than three weeks, according to a top adviser to New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. Friday, December 14, 2007

Final Members Named to Ad Hoc Committee on New York Racing Future

After months of delay, the final members of a panel overseeing the Thoroughbred racetrack franchise process in New York have been named. Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Top New York Legislator Calls for New Operator of NYRA

The franchise now held by the embattled New York Racing Association, which is facing insolvency by the end of November, should be awarded to a new operator within six months, New York Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno said Thursday. Thursday, October 06, 2005

Officials Say No Gaming at New York OTB Parlors

Top government officials have shot down reports New York City Off Track Betting Corp. may be in line to get video lottery terminals for its betting parlors. Monday, April 07, 2003

Top New York Legislator Does Not Support Pataki's VLT Proposal

With video lottery terminals suddenly emerging as an item in state budget talks, the top Republican in the state Legislature said he cannot support a controversial video lottery terminal bill proposed by his fellow Republican, Gov. George Pataki. Wednesday, March 19, 2003