ELMONT, N.Y. --The New York Islanders' bid to build an arena at Belmont Park has been selected by New York state, and co-owner Jon Ledecky said he hopes to start construction quickly.
"That's our mantra moving forward. We want to play in this facility as soon as possible," Ledecky said after the announcement was made at Belmont Park on Wednesday.
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