NYRA Push On
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- September
- 27
Top aides to Gov. Eliot Spitzer made their case today before a Senate panel on keeping the state’s thoroughbred racetracks under the control of the New York Racing Association.
The governor’s plan has drawn fire from Republicans, who have questioned whether the scandal-scarred NYRA is best suited to run the racetracks at Saratoga, Belmont and Aqueduct.
Under Spitzer’s plan, NYRA would continue to run the racetracks as it has since 1955, but another private vendor would be selected to operate video lottery terminals at Aqueduct.
The Legislature must amend current law to permit the awarding of a new franchise for racetracks to continue operating after Dec 31.
“In reviewing the competing bids, weighing all the factors and considering the importance of horse racing to New York’s economy, we believe the selection of NYRA best served the policy interests of the state,” said Patrick Foye, acting co-chairman of Empire State Development.
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