March 28, 2011:

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 Off Track Betting abruptly closed last December. The release also stated that...read on

February 8, 2011:

In an open letter to the industry, track owner Jeff Gural, who is in the process of trying to work out a long-term lease of the Meadowlands Racetrack, has encouraged horse owners to make the February 15 stakes payments. He has also encouraged horsepeople participating in slots-fuelled states to put aside five per cent for marketing...read on

October 27, 2010:

In a situation which has quickly deteriorated into a war of words, Standardbred Owners Association of New York President Joe Faraldo has fired back at state racetrack owner Jeff Gural in regard to the proposed bailout agreement for New York City Off Track Betting...read on

October 18, 2010:

Thomas Grossman, the owner of Blue Chip Farms in Walkill, NY, issued an open letter on Monday, October 18 to Gregory Rayburn, the CEO of New York City Off Track Betting, voicing his concern with the new bailout plan...read on

September 2, 2010:

Greg Rayburn, New York City OTB’s chief executive, withdrew his offer of early retirements for OTB employees yesterday after his deadline for union agreement passed...read on

March 22, 2010:

In response to today’s bankruptcy court ruling to uphold the proposed bankruptcy of New York City Off Track Betting, the Standardbred Owners Association reinforced its support for a restructuring proposal released last week by...read on

January 8, 2010:

According to an article by the Thoroughbred Times, New York Thoroughbred Breeders executive director Jeff Cannizzo spoke out against a New York City OTB plan today before the Assembly and Senate Committees on...read on