Gural Dishes Tough Talk In NYS November 19, 2013 On Monday, November 19, local dignitaries took part in a ground-breaking ceremony for Phase 1 of expansion at Tioga Downs. Jeff Gural, the track’s figurehead, is known as a person that doesn’t mince w...
More Casinos Coming To New York State November 06, 2013 On Tuesday, November 5, Proposition 1, a constitutional amendment which would see the expansion of casino gaming in New York State, was supported by the voting public via referendum.
Cuomo, NYS Racinos Find Middle Ground June 21, 2013 It has been reported that racinos in New York State have collectively said that they will now support an altered gaming expansion proposal from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Gov. Cuomo’s Adversarial Racino Stance June 18, 2013 It has been reported that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is going on the offensive against racinos in the state in response to lobbying efforts that were put forth in opposition of his plan for legali...
NY Racinos Outpacing Atlantic City February 19, 2013 The racetrack casinos of the New York Gaming Association (NYGA) continue to outclass the rest of the gaming world in the Northeast, including New Jersey - a point not lost on standardbred interests in...
NY Promotes Value Of Horse Racing January 30, 2013 The New York Horse Racing and Agriculture Industry Alliance has released a video which details the overall benefits of horse racing in the Empire State.
NY Fan Advisory Council Issues Report January 02, 2013 It has been announced that the New York Racing Fan Advisory Council issued its 2012 report and recommendations to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board on December 31, 2012.
'Dewey' Leaving Ontario December 21, 2012 Deweycheatumnhowe 3,1:50.4 ($3,177,112) is the latest stallion to leave Ontario for the 2013 breeding season.
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 ...
SOANY Selects Directors & Officers December 02, 2012 The annual general membership meeting of the Standardbred Owners Association of New York (SOANY) was held on Saturday, December 1 at the organization's office in Yonkers, New York.
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...