Letter to the Editor: Ron Kirk Calls for Florida Alternative

Letter to the Editor: Ron Kirk Calls for Florida Alternative

I enjoyed David Heckerman's recent series of articles. They caused me to feel some nostalgia about the “good ole days.” I remember vividly when I heard TJC had fought expanded TV coverage, and thought “how shortsighted.” When it (and NYRA) later threw up roadblocks to off-track betting and allowed New York OTBs to be run by folks not interested in racing, it seemed to me they were underestimating the appeal of more convenient wagering. By the ti…