Long Islanders gear up for 154th running of Belmont Stakes

It is the first time the event is at full capacity since 2019.

News 12 Staff

Jun 10, 2022, 9:33 AM

Updated 925 days ago

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Tomorrow is the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes on Long Island.
It is the first time the event is at full capacity since 2019.  
A total of 50,000 people are expected to attend the events.  
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder says those who attend can expect to see a big police presence, with undercover officers throughout the crowd.       
Police tell News 12 there is going to be controlled access, and at every point of entry there will be bag checks.