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The Future Of Horse Racing In New York State
William J. Larkin Jr.
June 5, 2005
Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson), Chairman of the NYS Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming & Wagering and Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mt.Vernon/Yonkers), Chairman of the NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Racing & Wagering will conduct a Joint Legislative Hearing on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 from
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Topic: The Future of Horse Racing in New York State.
** Recommendations from industry experts to the Legislature to improve conditions and make horse racing more viable in New York State.
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Issues affecting the Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing industries.**
Factors impeding the success of horse racing in New York State.**
Decrease in handle on in-state races.** Gaming in surrounding states as direct competition to racing operations.
** Management of the state’s racing franchise.
Testimony of witnesses will be by invitation only.Anyone with questions concerning this hearing can contact Senator Larkin’s office at (518) 455-2770, or Assemblyman Pretlow’s office at (518) 455- 5291.
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