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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

Ramon Hernandez, a student at Dutch Broadway, examined a horse’s tooth during the “Kiaran’s Kids” event.

GYO hosts equestrian education, MLK celebration

For 35 years, Gateway Youth Outreach has offered after-school programs for first- to sixth-grade students in the Elmont Union Free School District. With nearly 800 students taking part in the program, GYO provides them not only a place to do their homework but unique learning opportunities, while offering their parents with peace of mind. more

By JACKIE NASH | 1/25/11

Drosselmeyer crosses the finish line, less than a length in front of Fly Down

Drosselmeyer takes the Belmont

A hot day at Belmont turned out to be just the ticket for Drosselmeyer, the winner of the 2010 Belmont Stakes in Elmont last Saturday. more

Matthew Hampton | 6/9/10

Belmont Stakes still great day at races, without Triple Crown

The running of the 142nd Belmont Stakes on Saturday may wind up turning into, as one trainer put it, a “battle of the Dudes.” more

Matthew Bevilacqua | 6/2/10

Banding the birds at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center

Exploring NatureAll About BirdsObtain a up-close look at how birds are captured and banded at a demonstration at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. Learn how the birds are captured with … more

5/26/10

No Triple Crown threat for Belmont Stakes

Elmont residents hoping for a big crowd at this year's Belmont Stakes suffered another blow last Saturday as Super Saver was defeated by Lookin At Lucky at the Preakness Stakes in Maryland. more

Matthew Hampton | 5/19/10

County exec betting on Nassau’s future?

After some seven years of studies, community meetings, press conferences and tens of millions of dollars spent on planning and consultants, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum remains an aging concrete behemoth surrounded by 77 acres of cracking asphalt. It is a glaring eyesore in one of the nation’s wealthiest counties. more

5/6/10

Mangano favors fund advance for NYRA

With NYRA’s budget seemingly coming up lame this year, residents and local leaders are hopeful that a state-granted advance could help stop job losses, and race cancellations, at Belmont Park. more

Matthew Hampton | 4/21/10

Police make arrest in brutal mugging

Police in Elmont announced early last Monday morning that two arrests had been made in a brutal assault and robbery that occurred near Belmont Park earlier this month. more

Matthew Hampton | 3/24/10

Belmont Park rallies for VLTs [Video]

Elmont leaders, along with breeders and trainers from New York State's racing industry gathered at Belmont Park on Sunday, March 21 to fight for video lottery terminals at Aqueduct and Belmont racetracks. more

Matthew Hampton | 3/23/10

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