BONACORSA v. VAN LINDT


71 N.Y.2d 605 (1988)

In the Matter of Joseph K. Bonacorsa, Appellant, v. John Van Lindt, as Chairman of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, et al., Respondents.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Decided May 3, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph A. Faraldo for appellant.

Robert Abrams, Attorney-General (Melissa A. Saren and O. Peter Sherwood of counsel), for respondents.

Chief Judge WACHTLER and Judges KAYE, ALEXANDER, TITONE, HANCOCK, JR., and BELLACOSA concur.


SIMONS, J.

Petitioner, Joseph Bonacorsa, was formerly licensed as an owner-trainer-driver of harness race horses. In 1974 his license was revoked because he was convicted of Federal crimes. This article 78 proceeding challenges the Racing and Wagering Board's denial of an application he made for a new license in 1985. Defendant appeals from an order of the Appellate Division which dismissed his petition, contending...

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