Notice of Public Hearing on New York's Horse Racing Industry — Assembly Committees (November 21, 2025)

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A Notice of Public Hearing from the Assembly Standing Committee on Racing and Wagering and the Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry. The subject is New York's horse racing industry, with the purpose of receiving an update on its status. The hearing is set for Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11AM in Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York, with oral testimony by invitation only and limited to ten (10) minutes. The notice cites the 2023 New York State Equine Industry Economic Impact Study, which says the equine industry generates $7 billion in economic impact and supports over 52,300 jobs. It is signed by chairs Carrie Woerner and Al Stirpe, with a reply form due November 19, 2025.

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        ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON RACING AND WAGERING
 ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOB CREATION,
                      COMMERCE, AND INDUSTRY

                                NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SUBJECT:      New York’s horse racing industry

PURPOSE:      To receive an update on the status of New York’s horse racing industry

                                             Friday
                                     November 21, 2025
                                             11AM
                                   Legislative Office Building
                                       Hearing Room C
                                      Albany, New York

                     ORAL TESTIMONY WILL BE BY INVITATION ONLY

New York State has long been a national leader in horse racing, home to premier venues that
host thoroughbred and standardbred racing throughout the state. These venues help to sustain
New York’s economy by creating job opportunities, supporting agriculture, attracting tourism, and
drawing a wagering handle from across the country and around the globe. According to the 2023
New York State Equine Industry Economic Impact Study, the equine industry generates $7 billion
in economic impact and supports over 52,300 jobs throughout the state, contributing to the local
economies of all 62 counties in New York. As the gambling industry continues to grow and evolve,
it is important to understand how such changes may impact the horse racing industry and its role
as a major economic driver in the state.

The Assembly Standing Committees on Racing and Wagering and Economic Development, Job
Creation, Commerce, and Industry seek to examine the current status of New York’s horse racing
industry and its economic impact throughout the state. The Committees seek testimony from
stakeholders concerning the status of both thoroughbred and standardbred racing, with a focus
on how the industry may promote long-term sustainability and remain a vital part of New York’s
economy for years to come.

Persons invited to present pertinent testimony to the Committees at the above hearing should
complete and return the enclosed reply form as soon as possible. It is important that the reply
form be fully completed and returned so that persons may be notified in the event of emergency
postponement or cancellation.

Oral testimony will be limited to ten (10) minutes. In preparing the order of witnesses, the
Committee will attempt to accommodate individual requests to speak at particular times in view
of special circumstances. These requests should be made on the attached reply form or
communicated to the staff as early as possible.

Ten copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The
Committee would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements.
Attendees and participants at any legislative public hearing should be aware that these
proceedings are video recorded. Their likenesses may be included in any video coverage shown
on television or the internet.

In order to further publicize these hearings, please inform interested parties and organizations of
the Committees’ interest in hearing testimony from all sources.

In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the Senate and Assembly, in
accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as the 1990
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have made facilities and services available to all individuals
with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon
reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Assembly facilities and
activities.




                                     Carrie Woerner
                                   Member of Assembly
                                          Chair
                        Standing Committee on Racing and Wagering


                                          Al Stirpe
                                   Member of Assembly
                                           Chair
                       Standing Committee on Economic Development,
                           Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry
                               PUBLIC HEARING REPLY FORM

Persons invited to present testimony at the public hearing on New York’s horse racing industry
are requested to complete this reply form no later than Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and
email or fax it to:

                                     Jordan McMaster
                                          Analyst
                        Assembly Committee on Racing and Wagering
                            Email: mcmasterj@nyassembly.gov
                                   Phone: 518-455-4857
                                    Fax: 518-455-7250


       I plan to attend the following public hearing on New York’s horse racing industry to be
       conducted by the Assembly Standing Committees on Racing and Wagering and
       Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry on November 21, 2025.

       I have been invited to make a public statement at the hearing. My statement will be
       limited to ten minutes, and I will answer any questions which may arise. I will provide 10
       copies of my prepared statement.

       I will address my remarks to the following subjects:




       I do not plan to attend the above hearing.

       I would like to be added to the Committee mailing list for notices and reports.

       I would like to be removed from the Committee mailing list.

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       the type of assistance required: _________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________




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