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Belmont Park Renovation Project Announces Expected Completion Date Belmont Park Renovation Project Announces Expected Completion Date
Belmont Park Renovation Project Announces Expected Completion Date Gov. Kathy Hochul has released new updates on the timeline for renovating Long Island’s Belmont Park, including which races it will be completed in time for. On Monday, March 4, the governor’s office announced that the construction at Belmont Park — which will modernize the racing facilities — is on track to be completed in late 2026. The park’s updates, which include more greenspace and a brand-new clubhouse with top-notch amenities, are expected to be ready to go for the June 2026 Belmont Stakes race prior to its official opening date, which is slotted for September of that year. Re…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Belmont Stakes Moving Upstate In 2024 During Construction Of 'Reimagined' LI Arena Belmont Stakes Moving Upstate In 2024 During Construction Of 'Reimagined' LI Arena
Belmont Stakes Moving Upstate In 2024 During Construction Of 'Reimagined' LI Arena The Belmont Stakes will have a temporary new home in 2024. For the first time in 118 years, the third and final leg of the Triple Crown will be held at the Saratoga Race Course during construction of a new, “reimagined” Belmont Park on Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. “As part of the exciting modernization of Belmont Park, Saratoga now adds to its storied history by hosting the 3rd leg of the Triple Crown,” said. “It’s a win for horseracing and for the Capital Region to have the excitement and the ability to host the four-day Festival in June at America’s most historic track. As I…

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: New Mobile Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Coincide With Belmont Stakes COVID-19: New Mobile Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Coincide With Belmont Stakes
Covid-19: New Mobile Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Coincide With Belmont Stakes New York is incentivizing Long Islanders to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine with tickets to next year’s Belmont Stakes. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there will be a new mobile pop-up vaccination site at Belmont Park to coincide with the 2021 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, which culminates with the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 5. The site will operate from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 4, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot on location. Anyone who receives a vaccination at the pop-up site will receiv…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Belmont Stakes To Be Held At Later Date, Without Fans COVID-19: Belmont Stakes To Be Held At Later Date, Without Fans
Covid-19: Belmont Stakes To Be Held At Later Date, Without Fans The Belmont Stakes will have a new look this year, as they are run at a later date, and without a crowd for the first time in history. The 152nd running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes will be held on Saturday, June 20 at Belmont Park with fans staying home due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The race will be aired live on NBC and is expected to draw massive ratings for the network, as the nation is starved for sport and entertainment options due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Coverage for the Belmont Stakes will kick off at 3 p.m. on June 20. "June Saturdays at Belmont Park al…

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by Zak Failla