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The Belmont Park redevelopment plan would completely modernize the 118-year-old horse racing facility in Elmont. Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged her support for the racetrack’s $455 million, multi-year renovation project.

Belmont Park community advisory board appointee process moves forward

The New York Racing Association’s proposed modernization plan for the Belmont Park racetrack looked as if it had the potential to being approved as the April 1 state budget deadline approached. … more

By Ana Borruto | 4/2/23

New York Racing Association officials are considering winterizing the track at Belmont Park, and reducing the size of the grandstand so that it no longer casts a shadow over the track.

NYRA officials consider renovations at Belmont Park

New York Racing Association officials are considering new renovations to the racetrack at Belmont Park, as work continues on the state’s revitalization efforts. Association representatives … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/30/21

Belmont Stakes rescheduled for June 20

For the first time in history, the Belmont Stakes will be the opening leg of the Triple Crown, as New York Racing Association officials announced on May 19 that the Stakes will be held on June 20 … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/19/20

More than 30 horses died at Belmont in 2019

Darken a Day injured her left leg while training at Belmont Park on Nov. 11 and needed to be put down — marking the 34th equine death at the park this year, according to data from the New York … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/21/19

The New York Racing Association sent select fans a survey about their views on different proposed eateries and seating arrangements at Belmont Park, seen here.

NYRA survey proposes new eateries, seating arrangements at Belmont Park

The New York Racing Association sent select fans a survey on Oct. 10 to gauge interest in proposed new eateries and seating arrangements at Belmont Park. Among the proposals fans were asked to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/24/19

NYRA is in charge of managing the three largest racing tracks including Belmont Park in Elmont.

Cuomo calls for NYRA Reorganization Board

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation to create a reorganization board for the New York Racing Association. The legislation will place NYRA under temporary control of the state. … more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/17/12

A new take on horse racing in New York

Everybody loves horses, right? That’s a fair statement. They are things of grace and beauty. They have been the subject of some epic movies. more

5/31/12

Modern Child, ridden by jockey Cornelio Velasquez, was the first horse to cross the finish line on Friday, April 27, Belmont’s Opening Day.

Modern Child wins Belmont Park opener

Jockey Cornelio Velasquez was cool, calm and collected during the first race of 2012 at Belmont Park last Friday afternoon, waiting for just the right moment to ask Modern Child to make a move in the one-mile dirt event that kicked off the 56-day spring/summer meet. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/1/12

Belmont’s Spring/Summer Meet, which has long been a popular, family-friendly series of events, begins on April 27. The park’s 56-day Spring/Summer Meet runs through July 15.

Local residents, trainers await Opening Day

Bettors and trainers are preparing for a new season at Belmont Park, which is marked by the bustling track’s Opening Day. Belmont’s Spring/Summer Meet, which has long been a popular, family-friendly series of events, begins Friday. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/25/12

More Happy and Rafael Bejarano recently won the Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga Racetrack, one of three thoroughbred horse-racing facilities overseen by NYRA.

State report: 'NYRA gambles with financial future'

An audit report released last week by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli suggests that the New York Racing Association — the state’s governing body of thoroughbred horse racing, which includes Belmont Park and the Aqueduct Racetrack — has been gambling on its financial future. more

By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com | 1/30/12

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