The woes of the New York horse racing industry -- and the possibility of a canceled Saratoga season -- got some national attention on All Things Considered yesterday in a piece by NCPR's Brian Mann. Said former mayor J. Michael O'Connell: "Saratoga without horse racing is just unbelievable." (Thanks, Jessica R)
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Saratoga without horse racing does not break my heart at all. When I lived there the "season" was my least favorite time of year. Anyone who actually LIVES in a resort community will know why.
Saratoga Springs is a charming, attractive, historically interesting community 12 months a year. While the track certainly boosts the economy, the city has many other allurements. I would hate that anyone thinks Saratoga would not be Saratoga without the track.
... said KM on May 1, 2010 at 12:59 AM | link
We frequently hear NCPR stories about regional topics on NPR, but rarely stories from WAMC. Maybe the AOA editors can help me understand this better ;)
From an outsider's perspective, supplying content to a show like ATC seems like a prestigious thing. What factors make contributing to NPR a negative?
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