Nassau OTB did operate with two directors instead of the required three for a considerable period of time before the Republicans took over. Nassau OTB employees continue working during the disintegration of Nassau OTB since the Nassau OTB Race Palace was funded by municipal bonds. Democratic Directors are as dangerous and destructive as Republican Directors. The Nassau County Legislature has been complicit in the actions/inactions of both factions.
Vote for the Reefer Man or the RICO Man?
Put a Nassau OTB employee on the Board of Directors to help see that the corporation is run for the public benefit as it is purportedly a public benefit corporation.
Put Slot machines at Jones Beach, Central Mall, in a Robert Moses Styled Building and use the revenue to
maintain the park and eliminate parking fees for the benefit of the citizens of New York State and those who come to visit one of the great beaches of the US, if not the world.
As to "famous" OTB Directors
Christopher Wright
DeJesus
Arthur Gallego
Joanne Wasserman
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www.gaming.ny.gov/pdf/Jan.03.pdf
Jan 28, 2003 - Nassau OTB to amend its simulcast plan of operation enabling the ..... The Board approved the appointment of Ms. Joanne Wasserman to the ..
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NY PML Sec 502 requires that Nassau OTB shall have THREE directors.
When the Democrats and Suozzi controlled Nassau OTB there were only two.
You'd think someone could use a job?
The two Directors at the time were Arthur Gallego and Janet Wasserman.
Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law
§ 502. Establishment of regional off-track betting corporations. 1. A
regional off-track betting corporation is hereby established for each
region, except the New York city region for which the New York city
off-track betting corporation established pursuant to and subject to
article six of this chapter shall constitute the regional corporation
and such article six shall govern such New York city off-track betting
corporation. Each regional corporation shall be a body corporate and
politic constituting a public benefit corporation. Each corporation
shall be administered by a board of directors consisting of two members
from each participating county containing a city of over one hundred
fifty thousand in population, according to the last federal census, and
one member from each other participating county. Notwithstanding any
other provision of law to the contrary, the members shall be appointed
by the county governing body, and may, at the discretion of such
governing body of counties which have a population of less than two
hundred thousand, include sitting members of such governing body. A
member of a governing body who is appointed a director after July first,
nineteen hundred ninety shall not be compensated by the regional
corporation; provided, however, that the mayor of a city of over one
hundred fifty thousand that has elected to participate in the management
of a corporation pursuant to subdivision two of this section shall, with
the approval of the city's legislative body, appoint one of the members
to which the county containing such city is entitled. In the case of the
corporation established for the Suffolk region and Nassau region, the
board of directors of each corporation shall consist of three members
appointed by the governing body of each county, not more than two of
whom shall be members of the same political party. Each director shall
serve at the pleasure of the governing body or mayor appointing him, as
the case may be. A chairman shall be elected by the members to serve a
term of one year.
2. A city with a population of over one hundred fifty thousand,
according to the last federal census, may elect to participate in the
management and revenues of a regional corporation if the county in which
such city is located has elected to become a participating county. Such
election shall be by enabling legislation. Upon such election, such city
shall participate in the amount of any loans or contributions made or to
be made by the participating county containing the city to the
corporation, pursuant to section five hundred six of this article, in
the proportion that such city will participate in net revenues payable
to such county or such other equitable arrangement as shall be approved
by the board.
3. Upon the passage of enabling legislation by the governing body of
not less than three counties within a region representing not less than
thirty percent of the population of such region, as determined by the
last federal census, or in the case of the Suffolk region, upon the
passage of enabling legislation by the governing body of Suffolk county,
or in the case of the Nassau region, upon the passage of enabling
legislation by the governing body of Nassau county, or in the case of
the Mid-Hudson region upon the passage of enabling legislation by the
governing body of the county of Westchester and of the governing body of
one other county in such region, and following the appointment of
members of the board of directors, such corporation shall file with the
secretary of state and with the state racing and wagering board a
certificate setting forth:
a. The date of passage of the enabling legislation;
b. The name of the agency, which shall be the name of the region
followed by the words "regional off-track betting corporation"; and
c. The names of the members of the board of directors and the
chairman.
4. Each of the counties of the region that have not become
participating counties at the time of filing of the certificate required
by subdivision three of this section may do so by enacting enabling
legislation, a duly certified copy of which must be filed with the board
of directors, the state board, the secretary of state and the county
clerk of each participating county. In the event that a county elects to
participate after June first, nineteen hundred ninety, the effective
date of approval by the state board shall not be earlier than the date
that branch offices are established and operating. If, at the time of
such election, the state board has approved a plan of operation for the
corporation, a county may not become a participating county without
approval by the state board of a modified feasibility study and amended
plan of operation which shall be submitted by the corporation to the
state board pursuant to section five hundred twenty-one of this chapter.
If the participating counties in the region have contributed or loaned
funds or other consideration to the corporation, the board of directors
may require that any county subsequently electing to become a
participating county make such contributions in the same proportion, if
any, as may have governed such contributions or loans by participating
counties. Any dispute as to the value of consideration or as to a
contribution required by the board of directors shall be resolved by the
state board.
5. a. If the certificate required by subdivision three of this section
is not filed by December thirty-first, nineteen hundred seventy-five,
the corporate existence of a corporation shall terminate, but otherwise,
each corporation and its corporate existence shall continue until
terminated by law; provided, however, that no such law shall take effect
so long as the corporation shall have bonds, notes or other obligations
outstanding. Upon termination of the existence of the corporation all of
its rights, property, assets and funds shall thereupon vest in and be
possessed by the participating counties in the same proportion such
property, assets and funds may have been contributed by each county or
according to the manner in which the revenues of the corporation are
distributed pursuant to section five hundred sixteen of this article, or
any combination of both such methods, as the state board shall
determine.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph a of this subdivision,
those counties comprising the Central region prior to January first,
nineteen hundred seventy-four, even though such counties are included in
off-track betting regions other than the Central region, shall have
until December thirty-first, nineteen hundred eighty-two to file the
certificate required by subdivision three of this section.
6. Each director shall continue to serve until the appointment and
qualification of his successor.
7. The directors shall be removable for cause by the state board, upon
charges and after a hearing.
8. The powers of the corporation shall be vested in and exercised by
the board of directors at a meeting duly held at a time fixed by any
by-law adopted by the board, or at any duly adjourned meeting of such
meeting or at any meeting held upon reasonable notice to all of the
directors, or upon written waiver thereof, and a majority of the whole
number of directors shall constitute a quorum; provided that neither the
business nor the powers of the corporation shall be transacted or
exercised except pursuant to the favorable vote of at least a majority
of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is in
attendance.
9. The board of directors may delegate to one or more of the
directors, officers, agents or employees of the corporation such powers
and duties as it may deem proper.
10. a. The directors may receive a sum of two hundred fifty dollars
for each day or part thereof spent in attendance at meetings held in
accordance with subdivision eight of this section, but not to exceed
twenty-five hundred dollars during any one year.
b. The directors may receive a sum of one hundred dollars for each day
or part thereof at meetings other than those defined in subdivision
eight of this section or otherwise in the work of the corporation;
provided that such activities are approved by the board as a whole. Such
additional expenses shall not exceed fifteen hundred dollars in any
calendar year.
c. The chairman of the board elected in accordance with subdivision
one of this section shall receive additional compensation of one
thousand dollars per year to cover those expenses and activities
associated with such office.
d. In addition, the directors shall be reimbursed for their actual and
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
e. Any expenses incurred by a director in excess of those authorized
by paragraph d of this subdivision shall be the responsibility of the
appointing political subdivision, payable on vouchers certified or
approved by the chief fiscal officer of such political subdivision as is
provided by law.
11. The directors may engage in outside employment or in a profession
or business unless otherwise prohibited from doing so by virtue of
holding another public office subject to the provisions of article
eighteen of the general municipal law. For the purposes of such article
eighteen, the corporation shall be a "municipality" and a director shall
be a "municipal officer."
12. The board of directors shall hold an annual meeting.
13. The fiscal year of the corporation shall be the calendar year.
14. A general manager, who shall be the chief executive officer of the
corporation, shall be in charge of the administration of its affairs. He
shall perform his duties as chief executive officer, together with any
other duties assigned to him by the corporation, under its direct
supervision and control and shall give full time to such duties.
15. Any person prohibited by any law or rule from accepting
compensation described in subdivision ten of this section shall
nonetheless be permitted to serve as a director provided said person
waives his compensation.
16. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this chapter or any
other law, any director, administrator, or other employee of a
corporation may be issued and hold any license issued by the state
board.
Laura Schaefer should represent the bettors in her district, if any, who like to bet horses and buy and/or cash Lottery tickets at their local OTB Branch.
Nassau OTB should not dream slot machines at the continuing extermination of branches where people like to bet and /or work.
Nassau Democrats file bill to replace OTB board
Legis. Laura Schaefer (R-Westbury)
speaks to the crowd at a meeting of the Carle Place Civic Association
regarding the proposed building of an OTB gaming parlor at the vacant
Fortunoff site in Westbury on Jan. 21, 2015. Photo
Credit: Jessica Rotkiewicz
Minority
Democrats on the Nassau County Legislature filed an emergency
resolution yesterday calling on majority Republicans to remove the
three-member board of the Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. and
replace them with opponents of a proposed gambling parlor at the vacant
Fortunoff property in Westbury.
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) was
noncommittal about the Democrats' bill, saying she would "discuss the
legislation with my delegation at which point a determination will be
made." When Democrats broached the topic of replacing the board two
weeks ago, Gonsalves took a similar position, saying "we should get the
facts before we take such measures."
The emergency resolution requires the approval of 13 of 17
legislators; there are 10 Republicans and 7 Democrats, and two seats
are vacant.
More coverageLatest Long Island gaming news Legis.
Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury), speaking to a crowd of about 850 casino
opponents on Wednesday at Carle Place High School, said the OTB board
members had "forfeited the trust and confidence" of the legislature by
selecting the Fortunoff site.
Bynoe said Democrats would support three new appointments
to the board from any party, as long as they are opposed to the Westbury
casino.
The OTB board members -- Republicans Joseph Bentivegna of
Levittown and Frank DeStefano of Farmingdale, and Independence Party
member Eric Harkin of Wantagh -- were appointed in 2009 by the GOP
majority on the legislature.
OTB declined to comment on the Democrats' resolution.
Legis. Laura Schaefer (R-Westbury) told the Carle Place
protesters that she supports the Democrats' proposal, but doubts it will
get a vote because some lawmakers are concerned that a new OTB board
would put the video lottery terminals in one of their communities.
"I don't think that it's going to happen," Schaefer said
of the resolution. "It's because the presiding officer . . . has not
agreed to call it and put it on the agenda."
Audience members were not satisfied, jeering and chanting "just lost my vote" and "we can vote you out."
Last month, OTB announced it was negotiating with
Fortunoff bondholders and lenders, who took ownership of The Source mall
in 2012. Earlier in December, OTB officials authorized up to $100
million in tax-exempt bonds to buy and develop a VLT site, but officials
have said the project, which is expected to open this year, could cost
significantly less.
OTB projects that the gaming parlor would create 200 jobs
and generate $150 million in annual revenue, including $68 million for
state education and $20 million for Nassau.
In 2013, all but one member of Long Island's Senate
delegation -- Sen. Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset) -- and all local members
of the state Assembly voted for legislation allowing Nassau and Suffolk
OTB to erect casino-style gaming parlors with 1,000 video slot machines.
Nassau OTB transition: Amoroso out, Cairo awaits state OK
May 2, 2010 9:57 PM
By Celeste Hadrick
Spin Cycle
News, views and commentary on Long Island, state and national politics.
The transition from Democrat to Republican control at Nassau’s Off-Track Betting agency is nearly complete.
Effective Monday, Nassau OTB president Dino Amoroso is out and
longtime North Valley Stream GOP leader Joseph Cairo is in — almost.
The state’s Racing and Wagering Board last week finally approved a
new three-member Nassau OTB board appointed in January by the new
Republican majority on the county legislature.
Installed Thursday, the new board dumped Amoroso and named Cairo in
his place, subject to state approval. The three new directors attempted
to do this in March without state approval but were slapped down by a
state judge.
Because state approval for a Cairo presidency probably won’t come
for at least a month, the local board gave Cairo an interim title and
made Board Chairman Joseph Bentivegna acting president until then, said
GOP attorney John Ryan.
https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2010/otb/nassau.pdf
May 20, 2010 - Mr. Joseph Cairo, President and CEO. Members of the Board of Directors. Nassau Off-Track Betting Corporation. 220 Fulton Avenue.
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| Court: | Schenectady Civil Supreme |
| Index Number: | 000339/2010 |
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2010-0339 |
| Case Name: | NASSAU REGIONAL OFF-TRACK BETTINGCORP.;W vs. BENTIVEGNA, JOSEPH; HARKIN, ERIC;DESTEFA |
| Case Type: | Other |
| Track: | Standard |
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03/02/2010 |
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HON. VINCENT J. REILLY, JR. |
| Attorney/Firm For Plaintiff: |
| MCNAMEE,LOCHNER,TITUS,WILLIA |
Attorney Type: Attorney Of Record
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The long closed Fortunoff store at
the Source Mall in Westbury on Dec. 30, 2014. Photo
Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
Belmont Park on June 6, 2014 in Elmont. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Streeter Lecka
New gambling parlors on Long Island
could include not only video slot machines but electronic poker and
blackjack, under a provision tucked into Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's proposed
2015-16 budget. Photo Credit: Jason Andrew, 2011
Hans Castaneda, left, and his wife
Diana, of Carle Place, shout in protest along with other residents
during a rally against the proposed casino at the former Fortunoff site
while the Nassau Legislature meets in Mineola on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015
in Mineola. Photo Credit: Howard Schnapp
