NY state will take over Off-Track Betting Corp., saves 1,500 jobs – 940 News
NEW YORK – The state will take over New York City’s financially troubled Off-Track Betting Corp., saving 1,500 jobs that were on the brink of being eliminated this weekend, Gov. David Paterson announced Friday. “New York City OTB will remain open for

Paterson, Legislature seek late OTB agreement – ESPN.com
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York leaders were apparently close to a deal to keep New York City Off-track Betting Corp. in operation beyond Sunday’s deadline, only to return to more closed-door talks. Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno says he thinks there’s