Dems riled over possible Aqueduct subpoenas

New York State Senate Democrats are riled over possible subpoenas from the state Inspector General’s office in relation to the recent Aqueduct racetrack contract controversy. John Sampson, the senate conference leader, said that the inspector has no jurisdiction over the legislature and shouldn’t be allowed to access to private documents related to the selection of the Aqueduct Entertainment Group for the racetrack contract selection last month. The Inspector General’s probe follows massive public outcry over the contract award to AEG and accusations of impropriety on the part of local lawmakers.