"Having heard from the vendors that they wanted an answer quickly in order to make their future plans, Resorts World New York expedited its review process. Since the Aqueduct facility will be a construction site for several months, the Division of the Lottery determined that the continued presence of the flea market would raise safety concerns in addition to being incompatible with the future use of the property. As a result, we have informed the Aqueduct flea market operator, Plain & Fancy Shows, Inc., that the contract permitting the operation of a flea market at Aqueduct will not be renewed after the contract's December 21, 2010 expiration date, although the market will be allowed to operate through the holidays, until December 31, 2010. Any future retail activity on the site would have to be approved and regulated by the Division of the Lottery, and must be fully compliant with all local, state and federal laws regarding working conditions (including hours, safety, minimum wages and documentation), insurance, the collection of sales taxes, appropriate licensing and other regulatory requirements."
