Manhattan Adult Entertainment: HORSE RACE: Aqueduct decision two years in the making
February 2008 — Gov. Eliot Spitzer and legislative leaders select the New York Racing Association to continue its lease for Aqueduct Race Track, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course for another 25 years. Spitzer says negotiations are underway with interested parties for the video lottery terminal contract and the talks should be completed within a month.
April 2008 — Spitzer resigns amid a prostitution scandal and the VLT decision stalls.
May 2008 — Three firms vying for the VLT contract — Capital Play, S.L. Green and Delaware North — make presentations of their proposals to state leaders.
Oct. 10, 2008 — Gov. David Paterson recommends state leaders choose Delaware North for the VLT contract, citing its offer to give the state a $370 million upfront payment.State Sen. Serphin Maltese slams the governor’s recommendation, saying Delaware North was his third choice of the three bidders and state Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer (D-Rockaway Beach) said she came away unimpressed after meeting with Delaware North officials. City Councilman Joseph Addabbo sides with Paterson.
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