N.Y. Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law § 1312
1. The board shall issue within ninety days of a majority of members being appointed a request for applications for a gaming facility license in regions one, two and five in zone two; provided, however, that the board shall not issue any requests for applications for any region in zone one; and further provided that the board shall not issue any requests for applications with respect to any gaming facility subsequently legislatively authorized until seven years following the commencement of gaming activities in zone two. All requests for applications shall include: