As new facts surface illustrating the need for increased fiscal responsibility and financial accountability at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Assemblyman Tom Alfano, Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb and Assembly members representing Long Island called for creation of an “MTA Fiscal Oversight Control Board” to increase the authority’s operating efficiency and responsiveness to policy-makers and taxpayers.
Floral Park Memorial High School’s Class of 2009 made it official Saturday, June 27, during graduation ceremonies at Hofstra University’s Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Photo by Stephen Takacs
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) recently launched BelmontStakes.com, a website dedicated to the prestigious third jewel of thoroughbred racing’s storied Triple Crown, scheduled to be run this year for the 141st time on Saturday, June 6 at Belmont Park.
The brand new website, designed by AmericanEagle.com, offers visitors myriad great Belmont Stakes content, including videos, podcasts, photo galleries, news, race day information, a section dedicated to the race’s history and special content from the Daily Racing Form.
Preparations have long since been under way for the U.S. Open’s return to Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale this June.
At a May 4 Media Day press conference, United States Golf Association officials and local politicians praised U.S. Open organizers and offered information about the upcoming event.
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