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From the Associated Press:


ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The State Investigations Committee says the
New York Racing Association illegally hired a law firm that, as a
court appointed monitor, had previously helped the thoroughbred
racing operator avoid a federal indictment.
The SIC says the $125,000-a-month, no-bid contract to Getnick &
Getnick violates state racing law.
The SIC found that other companies were qualified to handle the
work, but were shut out when NYRA awarded the contract without
seeking competitive bids.