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Posted on Monday, January 21st, 2008
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has been given another extension to continue racing at Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga race tracks until February 13.
NYRA has held the franchise since 1955 and it expired December 31 last year. Racing continued at Aqueduct after it reached a temporary agreement with the oversight board and the state to continue racing at least through January 23. Gov. Eliot Spitzer and state officials extended NYRA’s temporary operation beyond the Wednesday deadline.
Negotiations still continue between the state, NYRA and its competitors over the long-term franchise deal to run thoroughbred horse racing in the state of New York for as much as 30 years. Spitzer and legislative leaders haven’t been able to agree on whether to keep NYRA or choose a successor.
Steven Duncker, NYRA Chairman, says the extension is acceptable while a long-term agreement is negotiated.
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