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NYRA Names 3-Person Interim Management Team

The New York Racing Association board of directors, at a meeting late in the afternoon of April 29, appointed an interim management team to run the corporation's racetracks until a new chief executive officer is hired.

 Monday, April 29, 2013

NYRA Not Close to Naming McClain's Successor

Six weeks after the official start of the search for a chief executive officer for the New York Racing Association, chairman David Skorton indicated that the board is not close to naming Ellen McClain's successor.

 Thursday, April 11, 2013
NYRA Seeking New General Counsel

NYRA Seeking New General Counsel

Less than a year after the New York Racing Association hired a veteran lawyer to help clean up its reputation in the wake of the betting takeout scandal, the now state-run racing corporation is moving to find a replacement.

 Friday, March 29, 2013
NYRA Unveils Redesigned Website

NYRA Unveils Redesigned Website

The New York Racing Association, Inc. has unveiled a redesigned website that the racing organization says is designed to be accessible for all visitors, regardless of their previous experience with racing.

 Thursday, February 14, 2013
McClain Resigns as NYRA President

McClain Resigns as NYRA President

New York Racing Association President and COO Ellen McClain announced Jan. 25 that she is resigning from her role, and board leaders said they would immediately begin a national search to find a replacement.

 Friday, January 25, 2013
Hayward Speaks Out on Termination at NYRA

Hayward Speaks Out on Termination at NYRA

Former New York Racing Association president and chief executive officer Charles Hayward said Jan. 24 he wants the association to meet its obligations in the wake of his being fired last year.

 Thursday, January 24, 2013
NYRA Reorganization Board Holds First Meeting

NYRA Reorganization Board Holds First Meeting

A new state-controlled board of directors at the New York Racing Association held its first meeting Dec. 12, bringing the long-embattled racetrack operator to a new and uncertain place in its history that dates back to 1955.

 Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Timeline for NYRA Tote Operator Delayed

Timeline for NYRA Tote Operator Delayed

A move to name a new tote operator at the New York Racing Association was put off until at least the end of next summer's Saratoga meet, a state government oversight panel decided in Albany Nov. 26.

 Monday, November 26, 2012
Aqueduct, Belmont Simulcast Closed Oct. 29-30

Aqueduct, Belmont Simulcast Closed Oct. 29-30

Belmont Park and Aqueduct Racetrack will be closed for simulcasting Monday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Oct. 30 in anticipation of heavy rain and high winds as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

 Sunday, October 28, 2012

New York Will Review Tote Service Deal

New York state, in the first full day controlling the New York Racing Association, said it will review a tentative deal track officials previously made to replace United Tote as NYRA's totalizator contractor.

 Friday, October 19, 2012
State Now Controls NYRA; New Board Appointed

State Now Controls NYRA; New Board Appointed

The New York Racing Association is now the nation's largest state-controlled racing entity, paving a new and highly uncertain future for the not-for-profit corporation that has seen its highs and lows.

 Thursday, October 18, 2012
Handle, Attendance Show Increase at Saratoga

Handle, Attendance Show Increase at Saratoga

The 144th Saratoga Race Course meet came to end Sept. 3 with the track reporting across-the-board gains in average daily handle.

 Monday, September 03, 2012
Attendance, Handle Up as Saratoga Opens

Attendance, Handle Up as Saratoga Opens

Attendance, on-track handle, and total handle all posted gains over 2011 totals as 25,676 turned out for opening day of the 144th meeting at Saratoga Race Course July 20.

 Friday, July 20, 2012
Free Wireless Internet Available at Saratoga

Free Wireless Internet Available at Saratoga

The New York Racing Association will introduce free wireless internet on opening day at Saratoga Race Course July 20.

 Wednesday, July 18, 2012

NYRA Unveils Marketing Director to Panel

With the state government about to take control of its operations, the New York Racing Association on June 26 unveiled its new marketing director to a state financial control panel.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2012
NYRA Getting Pounded by New York Officials

NYRA Getting Pounded by New York Officials

Top state officials continued to pound the New York Racing Association, a day after regulators suggested its exclusive franchise to operate the state's major Thoroughbred tracks could be in jeopardy.

 Wednesday, May 16, 2012
NYRA Names New Executives

NYRA Names New Executives

The New York Racing Association has named Ellen McClain as its new president and Kenneth V. Handal as acting general counsel and chief ethics and compliance officer.

 Monday, May 14, 2012
NYRA Tracks Could Have Bigger Field Sizes

NYRA Tracks Could Have Bigger Field Sizes

The New York Racing Association predicted the size of fields at its tracks could grow by an average of one-half to one horse per race in the coming year thanks to higher purses from the new casino at Aqueduct.

 Monday, December 19, 2011

Three Named to Equibase Management Committee

Richard F. "Happy" Broadbent IV, Ellen McClain, and Josh Rubinstein, have been appointed by the Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America to the Equibase Management Committee.

 Wednesday, December 07, 2011

McClain Promoted to NYRA Executive VP and COO

The New York Racing Association announced Oct. 5 that Ellen McClain has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer.

 Wednesday, October 05, 2011

NYRA Taps New Senior VP and CFO

The New York Racing Association announced July 22 that Ellen McClain has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer. In her position, McClain will oversee all NYRA financials, including accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. She will start with the company in mid-August.

 Wednesday, July 22, 2009