Emilie Munson
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Washington, DC, United States
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Horse racing's new federal doping watchdog prepares to take the reins
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority will take over regulating performance enhancing drugs in thoroughbred racing from the New York Gaming Commission. → Read More
The embattled effort to transform horse racing's rules gets a boost from Congress
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is slated to regulate doping in 2023 but faces lawsuits. → Read More
Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility data shows abuse
The Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility, where a teen recently died,... → Read More
1.5 million votes have already been cast in New York
Between early in-person and absentee voting, about 12 percent of active enrolled voters... → Read More
Lawmakers pursue reforms around restraint and seclusion in school
"This whole thing is unacceptable," one lawmaker said promising to work on a new law. → Read More
Trucks hitting low bridges costs New York millions
Last year, trucks and other vehicles smashed into overpass bridges in New York at least 344 times — more than any other year in the previous decade. → Read More
More N.Y. horse racing participants convicted of illicit drugging in federal investigation
Trainers and veterinarians with ties to New York horse racing have been convicted in... → Read More
Catskill OTB board says state's mismanagement claims untrue
"We know its all fabricated and probably politically motivated," said board member Vincent Tamagna. "We spend our time trying to figure out how we can get OTB to survive." → Read More
IG: Tioga Downs vendors schemed to dodge state contracting rules
Vendors for Tioga Downs participated in two schemes to avoid state rules about... → Read More
'Confidential' inspector general reports show nepotism, gambling at work, sexual misconduct at Gaming Commission
The once-secret reports describe a range of improper activities by Gaming Commission... → Read More
N.Y. lab losing battle of doping in horse racing's 'cat and mouse game'
As horse racing faces multiple doping scandals, the head of the New York Equine Drug Lab... → Read More
Baffert testifies in NYRA suspension hearing: I was 'betrayed'
Sharing his views on multiple drug violations, legendary trainer Bob Baffert testified in... → Read More
New York had record-breaking population decline during pandemic
Recently released estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that hundreds of thousands... → Read More
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado said he has COVID-19, as more members of Congress contract the... → Read More
147 New York dams are ‘unsound’ and potentially dangerous
New York is home to more than 7,200 dams. Hundreds are in poor condition — and thousands have not been inspected in over 20 years. → Read More
More gobble: New York small turkey farming industry grew 125 percent since 2007
New York's small turkey farming industry has doubled in size over the last decade, even... → Read More
Stefanik voted against funding the government
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, voted against legislation that stopped a... → Read More
Census: New York grew in metro areas, racial diversity increased
Orange and Saratoga counties were among the top five counties in New York for population... → Read More
U.S. attorney for New York says they'll be investigating coronavirus loan fraud for years
The U.S. Department of Justice expects to spend years investigating fraud cases involving... → Read More
Biden signs law to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans
President Joe Biden signed new legislation into law Thursday that is intended to increase... → Read More