New York rebuilt Belmont Park for $555 million after closing it for three years; the new grandstand is one-fifth the old size, four tracks are new and year-round racing is coming for the first time
New York has reopened Belmont Park after a $555 million, three-year reconstruction that turned the historic Long Island racetrack into a modern sports and entertainment destination. The new five-story grandstand is about one-fifth the size of the old structure, freeing up space for green areas and public access to the infield, while four brand new…