Chris Christie

Christie: Would Like To Save NJ Racing, But Not With State Money

October 20, 2010

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been cited as saying as saying that he would like to save the state's horse racing industry, but not with the use of state funds

Christie Governor And Mayor Now?

October 14, 2010

The forces of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took over broad powers of administration in Atlantic City yesterday, including the ability to fire city managers, restructure the city budget, and reje...

Langford Quiet On AC Agreement

October 06, 2010

At last week’s New Jersey gaming summit at Monmouth Park, Jon Hanson, head of governor Chris Christie’s kitchen cabinet on racing and gaming, was asked about the proposed 'city within a city' proposal...

Gov. Christie On Hanson Report

August 18, 2010

“There is nothing in the Hanson report that says that racing should go away," New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been quoted as saying. "What it says is, in these fiscal times, we cannot subsidize...

USTA Sends Letter To Governor Christie

On Wednesday, July 28, United States Trotting Association Executive Vice President and CEO Mike Tanner, president Phil Langley and chairman of the board Ivan Axelrod sent New Jersey Governor Chris Chr...

Where Is The Counterpunch?

In a pointed editorial piece, Harness Tracks of America Executive Vice President Stan Bergstein has stated that he cannot fathom how the looming crisis facing the New Jersey horse racing industry has ...

Report On Future Of Racing In NJ

On the heels of reports that surfaced on Tuesday night possibly marking an end to racing at the Meadowl

“No Time For Longshots”

That was the word from Gov.

NJSEA To Be Kept Afloat Temporarily

It has been reported that the administration of Governor Chris Christie will guarantee that the financially-strapped New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, the operator of the Meadowlands Racetra...

Monmouth's Success Bodes Well For NJ Racing

Nearly $16.5 million in betting on the opening weekend of the Summer Elite Meet at Monmouth Park could well fuel enthusiasm for a horse racing renaissance

Another Dancer To Fore

The Dancer family in New Jersey has won far more battles than it ever lost. Brothers Stanley, Harold and Vernon and their father brought fame to the state and to the sport of harness racing.

Fear And Concern In AC?

The Press of Atlantic City, which carries water for the casino industry in the New Jersey ocean resort city, had a most unusual headline this past Saturday