A New York City Landmark Closes Its Doors: What's Next for Aqueduct Racetrack? A historic chapter in Queens, New York, has come to a close as the Aqueduct Racetrack, a staple of the city's thoroughbred racing scene since 1959, has officially shut its doors. The 100-acre site, which has been a hub of activity for decades, now sits vacant and waiting for its next chapter. As the city looks to the future, redevelopment plans for the site are already underway, sparking speculation about what the area will become. With its prime location near JFK Airport and the Van Wyck Expressway, the possibilities for the site's transformation are endless, from luxury residential complexes to commercial hubs and everything in between.
Aqueduct Racetrack's closure leaves 100 acres in Queens ripe for redevelopment CBS News
