New York Assemblyman Champions Legalization of MMA
New York Assemblyman Kenneth P. Zebrowski has put out a press release urging his colleagues in the New York Legislature to legalize Mixed Martial Arts. His main points are that the sport has evolved since it was banned in the state in 1997 and that New York needs the tax revenue that hosting MMA events would provide. There is not a lot of new information in the column, but it makes a persuasive, concise case for legalization. Fans who want to see the UFC in the Empire State should be greatly encouraged by the fact that a seated politician is attaching his name to the legalization effort. The release can be downloaded here: Zebrowski: "Lift Ban on Mixed Martial Arts" Article 01_14_10.DOC
I've posted a link to this previously, but if you missed my own thoughts on the future of MMA in New York, see this interview I did with Mid-Atlantic MMA.
