-- State legislative leaders aren't embracing Gov. Andrew M. 's proposal to limit new casinos to three upstate locations, saying and New York City should be in the mix. Cuomo huddled with Senate and Assembly leaders for about 90 minutes Wednesday to discuss casinos and other issues. Afterward they said talks on an expansion of gambling were still "evolving." But legislators made it clear they aren't sold yet on restricting new casinos to upstate sites only, as the governor outlined in his state budget proposal. Senate co-leader (R-) said a possible casino on Long Island "will be part of the discussion" -- and specifically mentioned race track. "I know that Belmont is one of the areas where...
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