Bob Galterio

Sunday Morning Racing At Yonkers

August 13, 2014

Yonkers Raceway has received approval from the New York State Gaming Commission to conduct a half-dozen Sunday matinee cards as part of a new wagering relationship with the French pari-mutuel agencies

Yonkers Invitational Trot Announced

August 06, 2014

As a precursor to the return of Yonkers Raceway’s International Trot next season, the track is planning to host an Invitational Trot this fall.

Yonkers To Host Walk To Cure Diabetes

October 04, 2013

Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway Vice President and COO Bob Galterio’s daughter Cara was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes at age nine, and the longtime sports executive immediately was compelled to...

Yonkers Announces New ADW, Pick-5

When Yonkers Raceway returns this Friday night, it will do so with both a new wagering platform and a new wager.

Yonkers Announces Purse Increase

Yonkers Raceway has announced that its next condition sheet includes a 10 per cent, across-the-board purse increase for all overnight events.

Horsemen Help At Food Bank

August 21, 2012

About three dozen incredibly eager volunteers representing Yonkers Raceway, Empire City, the horsemen’s association and the driving colony paid a Tuesday afternoon visit to the Food Bank for Westchest...

Yonkers Bans Pena

August 08, 2011

He has been a lightning rod for the North American harness racing industry since he made the move to the United States' East Coast just a few years ago, and now trainer Lou Pena and his winning ways h...

SOA Of New York: Yonkers Raceway Handle On The Rise; Boasts Top Driving Colony

In a release issued today, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York announced that Yonkers Raceway's handle went over $1 million this past Saturday night for the first time since New York City ...

Yonkers Added To NYRA TV Network

February 10, 2011

Yonkers Raceway debuts as part of the New York Racing Association television network beginning Friday

All Yonkers Overnight Races At 1-1/16 Miles Beginning Tuesday

January 26, 2011

Horsemen and fans are reminded that beginning this Tuesday, February 1, all of Yonkers Raceway's overnight races shall be contested at the distance of a mile-and-one-sixteenth

Yonkers Looking To Expand

January 07, 2011

According to Yonkers Raceway VP and General Manger Bob Galterio, his facility is looking to expand its gaming floor by 40,000 square feet

Entries For Rooney, Lismore Extremely Light

When it comes to field size, some in the horse racing industry tend to poke fun at certain thoroughbred events due to tiny fields. Yonkers Raceway has announced the amount of entries for its Art Roone...