Collmus To Succeed Durkin At NYRA August 13, 2014 Launching a new era for horseplayers and racing fans around the world, New York Racing Association CEO and President Chris Kay announced the appointment of Larry Collmus as the organization's next rac...
Quarter-Million-Dollar Bonus For Official August 07, 2014 It has been reported that New York Racing Association CEO Chris Kay has received a $250,000 bonus after having met some job-related goals.
Racing ‘Tweet’ Delays Star’s Plea Deal August 05, 2014 It has been reported that a plea deal for a Hollywood celebrity was delayed last week due to a ‘disturbing’ tweet from a horse racing organization.
Racing Symposium Day 1 Recap December 11, 2013 The first full day of the Global Symposium on Racing & Gaming started off with a keynote address from NYRA CEO and President Christopher Kay.
Shuttle To Run Between Tracks July 17, 2013 A free shuttle between Saratoga Casino and Raceway and the thoroughbred track will begin running on Friday, July 19 and continue through September 1.
Finley Joins NYRA July 15, 2013 It has been announced that Scott M. Finley has joined the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) as its Director of Simulcasting, effective August 1.
NYRA Names Industry Outsider New CEO June 19, 2013 It has been reported that a lawyer with no background in the horse-racing industry has been named the new president and CEO of the New York Racing Association.
New NYRA Chair Admittedly 'Green' December 11, 2012 In general terms, there are many in horse racing that believe that the intelligent veterans of the industry are the ones that are needed to steer the game to the promise land. On the flip side, there ...
Cuomo Announces NYRA Board October 18, 2012 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Majority Leader Dean Skelos, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today announced the appointment of David Skorton, President of Cornell University, as Chair of the New York R...
NYRA Reorganization Board Established October 01, 2012 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he has signed legislation to establish the NYRA Reorganization Board that will place NYRA under temporary public control in order to reform the associatio...
NY Gov. Cuomo Orders Broad Safety Overhaul At NYRA Tracks September 28, 2012 On Friday, September 28, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced his office has received the findings and recommendations of the New York Task Force on Racehorse Health and Safety and that the sta...
Reports: NY To Privatize NYRA September 24, 2012 Reports from New York state indicate that Gov. Andrew Cuomo will sign legislation this week to seize control of the New York Racing Association and return the organization to state-run control before ...