I just got off the phone with Senator Bruno's office expressing my concern regarding the Senate's handling of the NYRA franchise issues. I think that yesterday's press conference was Senator Bruno's latest in his adoption of the adage that the "best defense is a good offense." His recent mailer was a similar pre-emptive attempt to blame the Governor in the event that a deal that meets his satisfaction is not struck.
I think Senator Bruno knows - and my comments to his Director of District Relations as an owner, breeder and resident of Saratoga Springs would not dispel this notion - that his consitutents and those in the racing industry will blame Senator Bruno if a franchise deal with NYRA in place is not completed in a timely fashion. If ever anyone was inclined to call a government official and voice your concern about an issue impacting you, now is the time to do it. He's feeling the heat, and those of us in the racing industry need to keep the heat on. His Senate office number is (518) 455-3191. Be reasonable (no screaming) and I think our voice might actually be heard.
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