The surprise was spoiled yesterday, but today the finish line was officially crossed. The New York Islanders have won the right to build an arena complex on the site of venerable horse racing institution Belmont Park.
From the official release by Empire State Development, New York’s economic development arm and courtesy of Jim Baumbach of Newsday:
After a thorough review and evaluation process, the Belmont Park Redevelopment Selection Committee has conditionally designated the New York Arena Partners (“NYAP”) to redevelop up to 43 acres of property owned by the Franchise Oversight Board (“FOB”) at Belmont Park, located at 2150 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont, NY 11003, on two parking lots identified as Site A and Site B (collectively, the “Sites”).