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Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman Jeremy Soffin
says the Long Island Rail Road will discontinue regular service to
the thoroughbred track in Elmont at the end of April, when racing
resumes. The train will run on June 6 for the Belmont Stakes, the
third leg of the Triple Crown.
Belmont is trying to renovate and draw more bettors, a goal
shared by officials who are counting on more racing revenue for the
state budget and may soon allow video slot machines at the Nassau
County track.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says Tuesday closed-door
discussions on the MTA continue.
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