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Refaqat Malik, the owner of the 99 cent Express, at 1081 Hempstead Tpke. in Franklin Square, said that he believes Assemblyman Ed Ra’s legislation to allow off-track betting on Palm Sunday is consistent with the United States Constitution.

Legislation would strengthen state OTB corporations

Assemblyman Ed Ra recently introduced three bills that would help state off-track betting corporations, including racetracks, keep more of the money that is spent on their premises and create more business for them. Ra’s legislation reintroduces three bills offered by Assemblyman Bob Barra (R-Lynbrook) in the 2009-10 legislative session. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/29/11

Belmont Park, operated by the New York Racing Association, is famous for the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, known as the “Test of the Champion” and held each June. Click below order photos, and/or go to www.liherald.mycapture.com/mycapture/index.asp to see all of the photos available that were taken for this story.

Bolstering Belmont now a NYRA commitment

New York Racing Association officials committed to investing in the revitalization of Belmont Park at a State Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee meeting Feb. 7. Sen. Jack Martins, a Republican from Elmont who advocated not only for improvements at Belmont but for revamping the Hempstead Turnpike corridor at the hearing, said the commitment was “a very positive step forward” toward developing Belmont’s south lot and improving the aging racetrack. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/1/11

County Exec slams NYRA over Belmont threat

County Executive Ed Mangano stepped into the debate over the New York Racing Association and the Belmont Stakes last week, urging the racing authority not to cancel the event regardless of their financial situation. He also asked the governor to step in and force NYRA to hold the final leg of horseracing’s Triple Crown. more

Matthew Hampton | 2/24/10

DiNapoli subpoenas NYRA records

With the revelation that NYRA may run out of funds before the Belmont Stakes can be held in June, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli revelealed in a press release last week that he plans to audit the racing agency. more

by Matthew Hampton | 1/6/10

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