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NYRA to hold public hearing at Belmont

http://www.nyra.com/belmont/nyra-to-...-belmont-park/

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On Saturday June 15th, The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), will host its first ever Public Hearing in the west wing of the Belmont Room (2nd floor of the Clubhouse) at Belmont Park from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Members of NYRA Senior Management will be among those in attendance.

The session will provide the public an opportunity to discuss topics of interest in an “open forum” setting. Based on responses to fan surveys, the primary areas of focus during the event will be racing, wagering and marketing. The town hall-style meeting will start with a brief introduction and continue with a recap of recent NYRA events, followed by a moderated, question-and-answer discussion with the panel.

Fans wishing to attend must RSVP here as space is limited. An agenda will be presented and posted at nyra.com in advance of the session.

“It’s essential that we listen to the thoughts and concerns of our fans, and the best way to do that is to give them a chance to weigh in directly on topics of broad interest and importance,” said Eric Wing, Director of Communications & Media Relations for NYRA. “June 15th will be the first of many such opportunities going forward. We look forward to an open and frank discussion next week.”

I doubt I'll be able to make it and who knows what comes of it, but as a bettor and fan, this kind of outreach is much appreciated. Kudos to NYRA.

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid (Post 930731)

http://www.nyra.com/belmont/nyra-to-...-belmont-park/

I doubt I'll be able to make it and who knows what comes of it, but as a bettor and fan, this kind of outreach is much appreciated. Kudos to NYRA.

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"First ever"? Certainly a nice and positive initiative, but it's hardly the 'first ever'.. I get that Cuomo and Co. would like people to think they're writing some inventive new chapter at the Association, but when Steve Crist was at NYRA in the 90's he instituted identical public summits that were held monthly during his three year tenure.

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Originally Posted by Kasept (Post 930747)

Hold on didn't modern racing start when Curlin broke his maiden like Jess Jackson (may he rest in peace) claimed? Perhaps they are just using AC years?