tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post734627622874194954..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: NYGA Gives Us Unprofessional Misinformation Alan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-44839070046638065972014-02-28T07:38:22.641-05:002014-02-28T07:38:22.641-05:00For the record NYRA has finally addressed 2014 tic...For the record NYRA has finally addressed 2014 ticketing with a little blurb on the Saratoga website, they indicate information will go out in April to their usual mailing list, delayed while they ponder ticketing strategies.<br /><br />An email to their mailing list customers, or even an actual snail mailing, would have been customer friendly instead of leaving everyone in the dark especially since patrons make their reservation so far in advance for this meet, would be nice to know if actually had our seats.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-85007833085551814582014-02-27T16:29:48.839-05:002014-02-27T16:29:48.839-05:00I thought Genting was paying for the simulcast roo...I thought Genting was paying for the simulcast room...Alan?Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-34814585796718933332014-02-27T16:28:53.079-05:002014-02-27T16:28:53.079-05:00I would go out there just to see the fresh coat of...I would go out there just to see the fresh coat of paint :)Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-17582722614558834802014-02-27T12:31:32.769-05:002014-02-27T12:31:32.769-05:00Looks like a coat of paint is on the way!
http:/...Looks like a coat of paint is on the way!<br /><br /><br />http://www.qchron.com/editions/south/pol-wants-nyra-to-focus-on-aqueduct/article_c25d18df-7158-5db6-9633-90f19e76f596.html<br /><br />Wing added that NYRA has spent $5 million at Aqueduct, including a state-of-the-art simulcasting center called “Longshots” that will open in April, new video boards and HD cameras and monitors, upgraded flooring and lighting, and a fresh coat of paint, as well as new murals that were painted in November.<br /><br />“We plan to spend millions more on additional improvements at Aqueduct this year,” he added. “Anyone who joins the thousands of people who come to Aqueduct every single day can easily get a firsthand look at the many recent improvements.”jknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-2121999414690671912014-02-27T07:41:34.487-05:002014-02-27T07:41:34.487-05:00No mention of Genting failing to live up to its co...No mention of Genting failing to live up to its commitments either.<br /><br />I wish both NYRA and Genting would improve the place, but I think we all, including the assemblyman, realize Big A will be closed for racing and redeveloped within the next five years so they figure the money is better spent at the other facilities.<br /><br />Not saying I agree, they could at a minimum apply a coat of paint, but the writing is on the wall and the lack of any capital improvements is just more evidence.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-42116572253084970642014-02-26T13:04:50.929-05:002014-02-26T13:04:50.929-05:00The Big A eyesore is getting a lot of ink the he D...The Big A eyesore is getting a lot of ink the he Daily News.<br /><br />As usual with the latest horseman money grab, no mention of lowering takeout or improving facilities.<br /><br /><br />http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/pol-demands-nyra-put-aqueduct-article-1.1700733<br /><br />Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder demands NYRA put more money into Aqueduct<br /><br />Resorts World has generated more than $112 million for operating and capital funds and millions more for purses and breeding programs, but as the Daily News reported on Sunday, conditions at the once-venerable track have deteriorated despite all those riches.jknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-35285121784970070942014-02-26T07:42:57.510-05:002014-02-26T07:42:57.510-05:00Thanks for being one of the few to cover these iss...Thanks for being one of the few to cover these issues, shedding light on a mostly corrupt process. <br /><br />Don't misconstrue the lack of comments to a lack of interest. Your reports are so on point there is simply nothing to add.Figlessnoreply@blogger.com