State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake, announced the Assembly on Thursday passed legislation she introduced to make it possible for Saratoga Harness Racing to continue receiving payments from Capital Region Off-Track Betting.
A corporate organization restructuring of Saratoga Harness Racing would have made it ineligible to receive funding, under state law.
The legislation that passed the Assembly would add Saratoga Harness Racing to an exception that was previously established for Tioga Downs.
"Harness racing is a vital component for our region's economy," Woerner said in a press release. "It helps create jobs in the agriculture, leisure and hospitality industries."
The legislation, which previously passed the state Senate, now goes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for consideration.
Reprinted with permission of poststar.com