Borough’s political leaders go horseback riding at Yonkers Raceway

Some of the borough’s elected officials took a trip to Yonkers Raceway at Empire City Casino to participate in ‘The Legislative Pace’ on Saturday, October 19. Elected officials who took part in this ‘political’ race included assemblymembers Marcos Crespo, Michael Benedetto, Nathalia Fernandez and Senator Jamaal Bailey, along with other members of the state legislature. Crespo’s ‘Galactic Galleon N’, Benedetto’s ‘Grand Master’ and Bailey’s ‘Pembroke Joey’ each won their respective races. Photo courtesy of Tommy Guerriero

Assemblyman Benedetto.

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Senator Bailey celebrates his victory.

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Senator Bailey after racing with ‘Pembroke Joey’.

Photo courtesy of Tommy Guerriero

Assemblymembers Fernandez (l) and Benedetto.

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Bronx Times publisher Laura Guerriero (r) attended the race to support assemblymembers Crespo, Benedetto and Fernandez.

Photo courtesy of Tommy Guerriero

Photo courtesy of Tommy Guerriero