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A performer showed cards to patrons of Aqueduct Racetrack's Resorts World Casino-New York on its opening day, Oct. 28.

A new plan to build a convention center at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week, has some local residents and business owners worried. more

By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com | 1/5/12

Grassy won the Grade 2 Bowling Green Handicap by a half-length on Sept. 10, at Belmont Park.

Grassy wins Bowling Green Handicap

Grassy, a 5-year-old thoroughbred, won the Grade 2, $150,000 Bowling Green Handicap last Saturday, which was opening day of the fall season at Belmont Park. Despite tripping under Garrett Gomez, Grassy overtook Center Divider just outside the 16th pole and outlasted that one to the wire, to win by a half-length. more

By Jackie Nash | 9/12/11

New York Racing Association bugler Sam Grossman, from left, with NYRA Peace Officer Linda Falacara and Nassau County Police Department Officer Tom Lesser, who displayed New York State’s new 10th anniversary 9/11 memorial flag, which was unveiled by Governor Andrew Cuomo earlier this week.

9/11 ceremony held at Belmont Park

The New York Racing Association held a special ceremony today, prior to the start of Sunday’s live racing card at Belmont Park, to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. more

By Jackie Nash | 9/11/11

Eclipse Champion jockey Ramon Dominguez, winning the Grade 1 Garden City at Belmont Park in the fall of 2010.

Belmont Park prepares to open for fall meet

With 21 graded stakes worth $5 million, Belmont Park’s 2011 fall meet will showcase a stellar lineup of champions-in-the-making when it opens for its 37-day meet on Sept. 10. Grandstand admission will be free during opening weekend. more

By Jackie Nash | 9/9/11

The third annual Belmont Stakes Parade will be held on June 4.

Excitement builds for Belmont Stakes

The 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the national Triple Crown, will take place on June 11, but who can wait that long to start celebrating? For local residents who want to join in the excitement now, there are several upcoming options. more

By Jackie Nash | 5/24/11

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