Josh Oppenheimer

We talked with the head of the downstate casino siting board about the process for awarding three new licenses, including how they learned from the 2014 process. Episode➡️capitolpressroom.org/2024/08/12/pro…

At the Saratoga Racing and Gaming Conference. Will be covering panels on HISA and “bettor protection” this afternoon. Full coverage available afterwards at drf.com.

Governor Hochul Provides Update on Belmont Park Modernization Project governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

🚨 BREAKING: @GovKathyHochul today provided an exciting update on the construction of a new Belmont Park: on.ny.gov/49SYGGu Conceptual renderings provided by @Populous ⬇️

I'm excited about the new Belmont Park! Can't wait to see the horses run 🐎🏇🏇🐎

Temporarily shifting the ⁦@BelmontStakes⁩ to Saratoga Race Course would allow for the uninterrupted construction of a new and re-imagined Belmont Park. The future Belmont will be centered around a dramatically expanded backyard/green space. newsday.com/sports/horse-r…

Holding the ⁦@BelmontStakes⁩ at Saratoga Race Course in ‘24 and ‘25 would allow for uninterrupted construction of the new Belmont Park. While we won’t know for a few months, that is certainly ⁦the ⁦@TheNYRA⁩ goal. drf.com/news/nyra-want…

Read my statement with @votejgr on exciting developments for #Coverage4All. Let's work together to pass this critical bill before the end of session. For HHS' letter, click here: bit.ly/3WSywhK

ICYMI: Senator @LeroyComrie and Assemblymember @ItisMichaelle outline why they support building a new Belmont Park. (Hint: job creation, increased economic impact, and year-round racing!) Read more in the @timesunion: timesunion.com/opinion/articl…

"...horse racing stands at the center of an ecosystem that includes thousands of small businesses and hundreds of family-owned farms which rely on the sport’s long-term success to thrive." - @TheNYRA President David O’Rourke amny.com/business/op-ed…

NEW: @LeroyComrie and @ItisMichaelle write in @timesunion, outlining why they support building a new Belmont Park. “Modernizing Belmont Park is a critical step in unlocking our communities’ full economic potential.” timesunion.com/opinion/articl…

Heading out early to Albany tomorrow for the rally in support of @TheNYRA and a new modern Belmont park. If you make your living in and or love TB Racing please join us in a show of support. Thousands of jobs depend on it. The positive economic impact racing has is immeasurable.

And they’re off! We’re in Albany rallying with hundreds of New Yorkers for a brand new #BelmontPark. Join us live: twitter.com/nytbreeders/st…

“What's a girl from Saratoga Springs care about redeveloping Belmont?” @AMCarrieWoerner asks this huge crowd. “It's about creating good jobs for people across the state!” Easy answer!

What do we want? Belmont! When do we want it? Now!

Building a new Belmont will sustain the future of horse racing statewide and uplift every community from backstretch workers to union carpenters, electricians, and more: youtube.com/watch?v=6hr72s…

Today @GovKathyHochul announced her support for the project to modernize Belmont Park. Hear from 19 elected officials, labor unions, and business leaders about why this project matters. 🧵THREAD:

In #SOTS, @NYGovHochul renewed her commitment to grow NY's economy. Modernizing #BelmontPark will: ✅ Create 3700 construction jobs ✅ Generate $1b in economic activity ✅ Sustain 740 new full time jobs ✅ Lead to millions in new revenue for local, county & state gov't   (cont'd)

This should do it