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What’s to become of Belmont Park?
I don’t usually quote the Bible in my column, but the future of Belmont Park brings to mind the words of Ecclesiastes 3 (King James version). more
Lola, a resident of the New York Equestrian Center, was treated to a spa therapy session at the newly opened Horse Gym, Spa & Rehabilitation Center in West Hempstead last week.
Rehabilitation for equine athletes
Before the New York Equestrian Center opened its Horse Gym, Spa & Rehabilitation Center in West Hempstead a few months ago, the nearest facility offering physical therapy for horses was three hours away, in southern New Jersey. “Horses would have to ride in trailers for three hours to get treatment,” said Alex Jacobson, who has owned the equestrian center for nearly 10 years. more
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Guest Conductor David Bernard takes the helm of the orchestra on Saturday.
The South Shore Symphony romances fall
The South Shore Symphony welcomes visitors to its fall concert, featuring some of the world's best-known and most beautiful romantic music, on Saturday. more
Vyjack is looking to emerge victorious at the Wood Memorial on Saturday.
A rare match-up at the Wood Memorial
Two Kentucky Derby favorites face off at Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday. more
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, left, Sen. Hugh Farley, Sen. Kemp Hannon and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos watched as Gov. Cuomo signed the 2012-13 New York State budget.
Belmont's future: A roll of the dice?
Last week, state leaders approved a $132.6 billion budget for 2012-13 that includes funding and a study for the redevelopment of Belmont Park. For many local residents, who've been urging development there for years, the announcement was considered a bout of luck. 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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Patrons at Belmont Park wager on-track, using the racetrack’s self-service terminals — something that will bring NYRA Rewards members an extra 50 percent in rewards throughout April.
NYRA provides perk for online wagering
The New York Racing Association, Inc. is offering 50 percent more points to NYRA Rewards members who wager online throughout April. All NYRA Rewards members are eligible for the online and on-track promotion, and can wager through www.nyrarewards.com, or on-track at Aqueduct Racetrack or the Belmont Café. Bets made by phone or mobile device do not qualify for extra points. more
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Belmont Park Café patrons enjoy one of its recent simulcasting center updates: additional TVs.
Belmont Café upgrades simulcasting center
The New York Racing Association, Inc. recently announced several upgrades made to Belmont Park’s Belmont Café simulcasting center, which will be in place by Saturday, April 9, on Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial Day, Aqueduct Racetrack’s $1 million premier race, which has been a decades-long staple in Queens. more
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The arrogance of power breeds corruption
Last week, the state inspector general issued a scathing 308-page report on why the process of selecting a new operator of a casino at Aqueduct Racetrack was hopelessly flawed and wrought with influence peddling and corruption. more
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Jerry Kremer
Perhaps the Boss should’ve been governor
The passing of Yankee owner George Steinbrenner brought to mind two words: tough love. Steinbrenner succeeded in the world of sports because he wasn’t willing to follow the traditional ways of all the other team owners. He spent money, but he dished out lots of tough love to his managers, his players and his very limited partners. more
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