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New York Racing Association bugler Sam Grossman, from left, with NYRA Peace Officer Linda Falacara and Nassau County Police Department Officer Tom Lesser, who displayed New York State’s new 10th anniversary 9/11 memorial flag, which was unveiled by Governor Andrew Cuomo earlier this week.
9/11 ceremony held at Belmont Park
The New York Racing Association held a special ceremony today, prior to the start of Sunday’s live racing card at Belmont Park, to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. more
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Eclipse Champion jockey Ramon Dominguez, winning the Grade 1 Garden City at Belmont Park in the fall of 2010.
Belmont Park prepares to open for fall meet
With 21 graded stakes worth $5 million, Belmont Park’s 2011 fall meet will showcase a stellar lineup of champions-in-the-making when it opens for its 37-day meet on Sept. 10. Grandstand admission will be free during opening weekend. more
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The Point Is, No. 8, is part of a growing Final Furlong barn headed by Vince Roth of East Rockaway and Dan Zanatta of New Hyde Park.
Horsing around is their business
Once small investors in a large thoroughbred racehorse partnership, Vince Roth and Daniel Zanatta used their experience and knowledge to create a growing stable that’s both economical and fun. more
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Jerry Kremer
Give N.Y. an ‘F’ in gambling
New York state, like the rest of the nation, needs money to run the government. The state is very good at collecting taxes, fees, fines and miscellaneous dollars, but when it comes to money from gambling, it’s a dismal failure. more
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The Grand Knight’s table enjoyed the meal and the evening at the Night at the Races fundraiser.
Knights host Night at the Races
The Bellmore Knights of Columbus recently treated local residents to the organization’s annual Night at the Races fundraiser. The event raises money to benefit charities supported by the Knights of Columbus throughout the year. more
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Chuck Schumer, left, is facing challenger Jay Townsend.
Roundup: Two races for U.S. Senate
Schumer-Townsend New York’s senior senator, Chuck Schumer, is running for his third six-year term this November. The Democrat from Brooklyn is being challenged by Republican Jay Townsend, … more
Assemblyman David McDonough
McDonough, Brooks vie in 19th Assembly District
John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford, and former volunteer fire chief and Board of Education vice president in his hometown, is battling Republican Assemblyman David McDonough of Merrick, a former civic activist and business leader, for the 19th Assembly District seat. more
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Our children don’t deserve to be sold out
Last week, the biggest loser wasn’t Massachusetts Senate candidate Martha Coakley or the Democratic Party or President Obama. The biggest losers were New York schoolchildren, who were sold out by the state Legislature in favor of the tremendously powerful teachers unions. more
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Health care, an issue of race and riches
Throughout the long, at times agonizing health reform debate, conservatives and insurance-industry lobbyists have argued that we don’t need a public insurance plan to compete with private insurers. more
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Anna Anzalone (R) 4th District Court
2009 judicial races
The following are profiles of candidates running for seats on the Nassau County and district court. more
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