Fed up with questions left unanswered by MTA/LIRR officials, local assemblymembers said they took matters into their own hands Feb. 14 and appointed a "community- driven" New York State Assembly Advisory Committee on the third track plan... FULL STORY

After several deadline extensions, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) finally reached an agreement Feb. 13 with the governor, Senate majority leader and Assembly speaker, enabling it to continue operating thoroughbred horse racing at Belmont Park... FULL STORY