New York racing, breeding, agriculture interests form lobbying alliance
Organizations representing New York’s Thoroughbred horsemen and breeders have joined with harness and agriculture associations to lobby for their interests in an increasingly pro-gambling environment in the state, according to the organizations.
NY Racing Board Sticks Trainer with Verbal Abuse Fine
Thoroughbred horse racing trainer Diane Balsamo is $500 poorer, now that the New York Racing and Wagering Board has upheld a fine imposed for a temper flare in 2011. As The Saratogian reported January 25, Balsamo apparently blew up at the Belmont Park track veterinarian and her...
Richard Migliore for president
The name Richard Migliore is inextricably linked with New York Thoroughbred racing.
History challenge: Aqueduct's Withers honors one of racing's early icons
After a one-year hiatus, the Withers Stakes, an event older than the Kentucky Derby for 3-year-olds, will return to the New York racing calendar at Aqueduct on Saturday for the 132nd time.
Aqueduct business off to strong start in 2012
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Good weather and a slight increase in field size have led to a strong opening month of 2012 business-wise for the New York Racing Association.
Grand Prix New York Racing to Host Spins Bowl Leagues at Its Mount Kisco Facility
Grand Prix New York (GPNY) will expand its Spins Bowl offerings at their 19-lane bowling center inside GPNY's 118,000-square-foot indoor kart racing and entertainment facility in Mount Kisco, NY.Mount Kisco, NY (PRWEB) January 30, 2012 Beginning this February 2012, GPNY will host a variety of bowling leagues open to adults and kids of all ages.The first of the bowling leagues to commence on ...
State, Teachers Union Racing for Evaluation Agreement in New York
The city’s Department of Education (DOE) and the teachers union are at a standstill in negotiations about teacher evaluations. Lots of money and many jobs are hanging in the [...]
Audit: Financial Reform for Racing Association Not Implemented
The New York Racing Association has failed to implement necessary financial reform after declaring a bankruptcy settlement agreement with the state, according to the state [...]
New York State Comptroller, NYRA at odds over financial projections
The New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Tuesday that the New York Racing Association was projected to lose $19.7 million on its racing operations in 2012, a contention disputed by the racing association, which said it projected a net income of $1.4 million from racing operations in 2012.