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Senator Johnson Urges Belmont Summit

Posted by Craig M. Johnson on Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Senator Craig M. Johnson wrote the following letter to the Governor, seeking a summit with state officials, community leaders and representatives from the Shinnecock Indian Nation to discuss potential development at the Belmont Park Race Track.

Crain's New York Business Reports on Sen. Johnson's Belmont Efforts

Posted by Craig M. Johnson on Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Senator Johnson Hosts Joint Senate Hearing on NYRA and the Future of New York Racing

Joint Hearing on NYRA's Finances and viability of thoroughbred racing in New York State

In 2008, New York State provided the New York Racing Association (NYRA)

nearly $105 million in funding and forgave nearly $100 million in outstanding debt to enable the

association to emerge from bankruptcy and continue racing operations. After stating in mid-

2009 that it was financially stable, NYRA announced in December that unless a Video Lottery

Terminal (VLT) operator were selected shortly, the association would become insolvent. This

hearing will determine the accuracy of NYRAs declaration and investigate the basis for

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 11:00 - 17:00

Elmont Memorial Library Theatre

700 Hempstead Turnpikey

Elmont, NY

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