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➡️https://t.co/aXtIyMvduL
At the Saratoga Racing and Gaming Conference. Will be covering panels on HISA and “bettor protection” this afternoon. Full coverage available afterwards at https://t.co/jM6X2z37eh.
🚨 BREAKING: @GovKathyHochul today provided an exciting update on the construction of a new Belmont Park: https://t.co/ACEwDDS2cg
Conceptual renderings provided by @Populous ⬇️
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. https://t.co/G0etUpBRlC
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. https://t.co/Se6yNXv8C7
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: https://t.co/MUXIvunqOh
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: https://t.co/alXi1I92zm
"...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
https://t.co/eBn4hWxkQ3
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.”
https://t.co/qm1eCBM9rr
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.
“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!
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: https://t.co/XPd9x8mjrD
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:
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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