Individuals Against the Expansion of VLTs

To:  New York State Government

It is imperative to prevent the expansion of gambling into Long Island. We the undersigned wish to extend our dissatisfaction towards the notion of adding Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) at Belmont Park, in Elmont, Long Island, New York. We urge all those pertaining to this manner to cease the avocation of VLTs.

We are concern of the social destruction of the surrounding communities, the effects of Long Island, and the precedent it will set. We are additionally concerned of the single-family residential suburban homes that surround Belmont Park and the negative influences VLTs may have to the nearby elementary schools, including one that is just 500 feet away.

Instead of VLTs, we wish to promote the preservation of one of the largest green space in Nassau County, and the culture and integrity of Long Island, by promoting the creation of a museum and cultural center at Belmont Park.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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