GOVERNOR PATERSON RELEASES DOCUMENTS ABOUT QUEENS RACETRACK

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All documents on Governor's website

Governor David Paterson spokesperson Marissa Shorenstein says that the governor has publicly released all documents that were submitted to his office and the legislature, as part of the process to select an experienced gaming operator to build and operate a Video Lottery Terminal facility at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens.

Ms. Shorenstein says that the documents are posted on the Governor's website (http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/aqueduct_vlt_bid_documents.html) and include all submissions, bids and solicitations submitted by bidders to the Governor's Office and majority leadership of the Legislature.

The final selection was based on a broad range of criteria including speed of payment, pay out over time, marketing/branding appeal, union support, construction capacity, win per slot, gaming expertise, community support, MWBE program, expansion plan, SEQRA footprint and lack of conditions on meeting the above criteria.

Paterson was accused of showing favoritism towards the Aqueduct Racetrack, by awarding a contract to a certian company (that had alleged ties to a congressman) to do work on the Queens area raceway.