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Start spreading the news: Sinatra’s out at the Belmont Stakes. The New York Racing Association said Frank Sinatra’s classic version of “New York, New York” is being replaced by “Empire State of Mind” as the music heard when the horses step onto the track for the $1 million Belmont on Saturday. Alicia Keys’ version of “Empire State of Mind” is to be performed by teenage recording artist Jasmine Villegas. The lyrics include, “I’m the new Sinatra, and since I made it here I can make it anywhere.” “New York, New York” replaced “Sidewalks of New York” in 1997.
