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We talked with the head of the downstate casino siting board about the process for awarding three new licenses, including how they learned from the 2014 process.
Episode➡️capitolpressroom.org/2024/08…
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At the Saratoga Racing and Gaming Conference. Will be covering panels on HISA and “bettor protection” this afternoon. Full coverage available afterwards at drf.com.
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Governor Hochul Provides Update on Belmont Park Modernization Project
governor.ny.gov/news/governo…
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🚨 BREAKING: @GovKathyHochul today provided an exciting update on the construction of a new Belmont Park: on.ny.gov/49SYGGu
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I'm excited about the new Belmont Park! Can't wait to see the horses run 🐎🏇🏇🐎
🚨 BREAKING: @GovKathyHochul today provided an exciting update on the construction of a new Belmont Park: on.ny.gov/49SYGGu
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Temporarily shifting the @BelmontStakes to Saratoga Race Course would allow for the uninterrupted construction of a new and re-imagined Belmont Park. The future Belmont will be centered around a dramatically expanded backyard/green space. newsday.com/sports/horse-rac…
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Holding the @BelmontStakes at Saratoga Race Course in ‘24 and ‘25 would allow for uninterrupted construction of the new Belmont Park. While we won’t know for a few months, that is certainly the @TheNYRA goal. drf.com/news/nyra-wants-run-…
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Read my statement with @votejgr on exciting developments for #Coverage4All. Let's work together to pass this critical bill before the end of session. For HHS' letter, click here: bit.ly/3WSywhK
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ICYMI: Senator @LeroyComrie and Assemblymember @ItisMichaelle outline why they support building a new Belmont Park. (Hint: job creation, increased economic impact, and year-round racing!)
Read more in the @timesunion: timesunion.com/opinion/artic…
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"...horse racing stands at the center of an ecosystem that includes thousands of small businesses and hundreds of family-owned farms which rely on the sport’s long-term success to thrive." - @TheNYRA President David O’Rourke
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NEW: @LeroyComrie and @ItisMichaelle write in @timesunion, outlining why they support building a new Belmont Park.
“Modernizing Belmont Park is a critical step in unlocking our communities’ full economic potential.”
timesunion.com/opinion/artic…
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Heading out early to Albany tomorrow for the rally in support of @TheNYRA and a new modern Belmont park. If you make your living in and or love TB Racing please join us in a show of support. Thousands of jobs depend on it. The positive economic impact racing has is immeasurable. – at New York, USA
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And they’re off! We’re in Albany rallying with hundreds of New Yorkers for a brand new #BelmontPark. Join us live: xitter.gq/nytbreeders/status/163…
We are underway in Albany to support the #BelmontPark modernization plan! Speakers include @1Naj, @SenJoeAddabbo, @LeroyComrie, @SolagesNY, @ToddShimkus, @JAGoods, and more.
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“What's a girl from Saratoga Springs care about redeveloping Belmont?”
@AMCarrieWoerner asks this huge crowd.
“It's about creating good jobs for people across the state!”
Easy answer!
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Building a new Belmont will sustain the future of horse racing statewide and uplift every community from backstretch workers to union carpenters, electricians, and more: youtube.com/watch?v=6hr72sj9…
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Today @GovKathyHochul announced her support for the project to modernize Belmont Park. Hear from 19 elected officials, labor unions, and business leaders about why this project matters.
🧵THREAD:
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In #SOTS, @NYGovHochul renewed her commitment to grow NY's economy. Modernizing #BelmontPark will:
✅ Create 3700 construction jobs
✅ Generate $1b in economic activity
✅ Sustain 740 new full time jobs
✅ Lead to millions in new revenue for local, county & state gov't
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